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title: "Nikkei 225 Index Hits Record High with 2.68% Increase"
type: "News"
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description: "The Nikkei 225 index reached a record high on Friday, May 22, closing up 1,654.93 points. According to NS3.AI, the index rose by 2.68%, ending the day at 63,339.07."
datetime: "2026-05-22T06:41:56.000Z"
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# Nikkei 225 Index Hits Record High with 2.68% Increase

The Nikkei 225 index reached a record high on Friday, May 22, closing up 1,654.93 points. According to NS3.AI, the index rose by 2.68%, ending the day at 63,339.07.

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