Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 1.36% on Tuesday, extending a record-breaking quarterly rally driven by a resurgence in technology stocks.
The benchmark index closed at 70,000, marking another milestone in a sustained upward trajectory for Japanese equities.
The rally builds on a broader regional surge that saw Asian equities climb more than 5% earlier in the week.
The rebound in the tech sector was the primary catalyst for the session's gains, as investors rotated back into growth names following recent volatility.
This sector-specific strength has been instrumental in propelling the Nikkei to new highs, underscoring the market's resilience and the enduring appeal of Japan's technology giants.
The rally builds on a broader regional surge that saw Asian equities climb more than 5% earlier in the week.
That initial jump was fueled by reports of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, which alleviated geopolitical risks and boosted risk appetite across the region.