The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index was up 0.4% at 57,874.61 after rising as high as 58,015.08 earlier in the day, as trading resumed after a holiday. So far in 2026, the Nikkei has surged 15%. The broader Topix climbed 0.8% to 3,884.16 on Thursday.
Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes against Iran
Oil prices increased on Thursday following new U.S. strikes against Iran. These actions have diminished hopes for peace and the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Brent