Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 mark for first time as AI euphoria persists

Japan's Nikkei 225 crossed 72,000 for the first time, rising 1.4% to 72,247.21 on continued AI sector optimism. The broader Topix gained 1.1% to 4,089.59, led by nonferrous metals up 7.57% and electric appliances up 2.08%. The Japanese government plans about 370 trillion yen (around $2.29 trillion) in public and private investment in strategic sectors including AI and chips by 2040, while progress in US-Iran peace talks supported risk sentiment.