Nikkei stock index surges on proposed new BOJ policymakers

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Feb 25, 2026 - 15:02

Nikkei stock index surges on proposed new BOJ policymakers

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nikkei stock index rose over 1,500 points to a record intraday high on Wednesday as speculation about further interest rate hikes

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