Japan's Nikkei 225 index has logged a record close, rising over 2% as the yen falls. The index closed at 41,831.99, up 0.61%, driven by gains in chip-related stocks following their U.S. counterparts. The Nikkei 225 has gained about 10% in less than a month and is up 27% year-to-date. On July 11, the Nikkei 225 opened up 1.22% at 42,343.72. The rise in the index is attributed to robust performances in the tech and manufacturing sectors, benefiting from a global economic recovery and strong corporate earnings reports.