Japan Stock Market Gains: Nikkei 225 Hits 51,850 Points

Japan’s stock market gains have captured significant attention as of January 5, 2026, highlighted by a remarkable 3.00% surge in the Nikkei 225 index, which now stands at 51,850.07 points.This impressive performance underscores the resilience of Japan’s financial landscape, aligning with similar advances observed in Asian stock indexes, including the KOSPI, which also reported a 3% rise at 4,437.99 points.