Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 mark for first time as AI euphoria persists (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan's Nikkei share index rose past 72,000 for the first time as AI investment enthusiasm persisted, despite ongoing uncertainties regarding U.S.-Iran peace talks. The Japanese government announced plans for 370 trillion yen in strategic sector investments by 2040.

• Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 1.4% to 72,247.21, surpassing 72,000 for the first time
• AI investment enthusiasm drove market gains despite uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks
• Japan's government aims for 370 trillion yen in AI and chip sector investments by 2040