Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose above 65,000 for the first time on May 25 as expectations grew that a deal might be reached to end the military conflict between the United States and Iran.
The Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange crossed the 65,000 level for the first time during trading on May 25.
Market participants pointed to growing expectations of a deal to resolve the military conflict between the United States and Iran as a factor supporting investor sentiment.
The Bank of Japan's monetary policy and domestic economic indicators continue to influence stock price movements.