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title: "Markets Today: Nikkei clears 59000, Gold holds high ground, FTSE 100 prints fresh highs. US jobless claims up next"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/279134881.md"
description: "Nikkei 225 reached a record high of over 59,000, driven by AI optimism and banking sector gains, while European shares remained cautious near record levels. The Japanese yen recovered slightly, and gold prices increased due to safe-haven demand. The market is now focused on geopolitical risks and upcoming US jobless claims data. In Europe, mixed performances were noted, with Schneider Electric gaining 3% and Syensqo dropping 22.6%. The US dollar remained stable amid political uncertainties, while the yuan surged to a three-year high."
datetime: "2026-03-15T00:00:55.000Z"
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# Markets Today: Nikkei clears 59000, Gold holds high ground, FTSE 100 prints fresh highs. US jobless claims up next

-   _Nikkei 225 surged past 59,000 to a record high, driven by AI optimism and banking sector gains._
-   _European shares showed caution near record highs; the Japanese yen recovered, and the US dollar was flat._
-   _Gold and oil prices edged higher, boosted by safe-haven demand and the anticipation of US-Iran talks._
-   _Geopolitical risk and US jobless claims data now in focus._

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