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Japan's Topix and Nikkei Hit Record Highs in 2025

12/31/2025

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The Topix closed 2025 at a record high of 3,408.97, surpassing its 1989 peak.
The index gained 22% in 2025, after rebounding in July amid easing trade tensions.
It fell sharply in April due to US tariffs.
The Nikkei 225 also closed at a record high, reaching 50,339.
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae attended the year-end ceremony, outlining plans to boost investment flows and position Japan as a leading asset-management center.

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The Topix closed 2025 at a record high of 3,408.97, surpassing its 1989 peak.
The index gained 22% in 2025, after rebounding in July amid easing trade tensions.
It fell sharply in April due to US tariffs.
The Nikkei 225 also closed at a record high, reaching 50,339.
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae attended the year-end ceremony, outlining plans to boost investment flows and position Japan as a leading asset-management center.