Japan's Nikkei jumps on renewed hopes for Middle East peace
Published on: June 12, 2026, 6:39 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Japan's Nikkei share average surged over 4% on Friday, driven by renewed hopes for Middle East peace after U.S. President Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran. Technology shares, particularly chipmakers like Advantest and Tokyo Electron, led the gains. The broader Topix also saw a significant increase as investors reacted positively to potential de-escalation.
