Tokyo, January 05 (QNA) - Tokyo stocks saw a notable rise on Monday, the first trading day of 2026, with the key Nikkei index climbing about 3 percent to its highest level in two months, driven by the performance of major technology and exporter stocks, supported by a weaker yen.
Japanese Kyodo News Agency reported that the Nikkei 225 index, which includes 225 stocks, jumped by 1,493.32 points, or 2.97 percent, compared with last Tuesday, to reach 51,832.80 points.
The broader-based TOPIX index also closed up 68.55 points, or 2.01 percent, at 3,477.52 points, marking its highest closing level ever. (QNA)