The NIKKEI 225 Index is up 3107.09 points or 4.74% this week to 68713.80

--Largest one-week point and percentage gain since the week ending June 19, 2026

--Up for two consecutive weeks

--Up 4351.78 points or 6.76% over the last two weeks

--Largest two-week point and percentage gain since the week ending June 19, 2026

--Up three of the past four weeks

--Today it is up 405.21 points or 0.59%

--Up for four consecutive trading days

--Up 3107.09 points or 4.74% over the last four trading days

--Largest four-day point and percentage gain since Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026

--Longest winning streak since Monday, June 22, 2026 when the market rose for eight straight trading days

--Up eight of the past 11 trading days

--Off 5.05% from its record close of 72366.34 hit Thursday, June 25, 2026

--Highest closing value since Wednesday, July 15, 2026

--Off 5.05% from its 52-week high of 72366.34 hit Thursday, June 25, 2026

--Up 63.84% from its 52-week low of 41938.89 hit Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

--Rose 58.41% from 52 weeks ago

--Off 5.05% from its 2026 closing high of 72366.34 hit Thursday, June 25, 2026

--Up 34.56% from its 2026 closing low of 51063.72 hit Tuesday, March 31, 2026

--Month-to-date it is up 6.76%

--Year-to-date it is up 18374.32 points or 36.50%

Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet