The Japanese stock market has tracked to the upside in six consecutive sessions, climbing more than 6,750 points or 10.6 percent in that span. Now at a fresh record closing high, the Nikkei 225 sits just above the 71,050-point plateau and it's expected to add to its winnings on Friday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat as both sides appear to signal an end to the U.S.-Iran conflict. The European and U.S. markets were up and the Asian bourses are expected to follow suit.
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June 19, 2026 16:46 ET Major central banks continued to dominate the economic news flow this week too, led by the Federal Reserve, as they announced their latest policy decisions. The Federal Reserve policy session was in focus as it was the first to be led by the new chief Kevin Warsh. In Europe, central banks of the U.K. and Switzerland announced their rate decisions. In Asia, the Bank of Japan drew attention for its policy moves, while data out of China threw some light on the state of the economy.