TOKYO — Japanese stocks got off to a second straight day of gains on Tuesday morning, with the benchmark index jumping above its all-time high during intraday trading, supported by expectations that the Fed will start cutting interest rates next week and optimism that Japanese policy shifts are on the horizon.
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The Nikkei Stock Average at one point in the morning of Sept. 9 jumped more than 500 points, or 1.2%, surpassing the 44,000 level. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
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September 9, 2025 11:37 JST
