Tokyo:Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose by 1.25% to reach 61,576.91 points, positioning it for a weekly gain of 7.3%. This marks its strongest performance in five months.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the broader Topix index also experienced growth, gaining 0.63% to 3,962.08 points. This increase sets it on track for a nearly 7% weekly rise, its largest since August 2024.