Japan's Nikkei rallies to record high, SoftBank surges

Japan's Nikkei surged to a historic high, mirroring global market peaks driven by tech stock gains. The Nikkei 225 surpassed its 2024 high, fueled by SoftBank's potential U.S. listing of PayPay and semiconductor advancements. While foreign investment has been strong, recent data indicates a possible slowdown. Despite earlier trade concerns triggered by U.S.