Nikkei 225 Rises 539 Points to 38,183 After Surging Over 800 Intraday on Fourth Day Amid Weaker Yen

Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average experienced a strong rally on May 13, 2025, rising by 539.26 points to close at 38,183.26, marking its fourth consecutive day of gains. During intraday trading, the index surged over 800 points, surpassing the key 38,000 level for the first time in about three months. This upward momentum was supported by easing concerns over US-China trade tensions and a weakening yen, which contributed to positive market sentiment. The day prior, Nikkei futures had risen by 2.4%, and the index hit 38,000 points for the first time since March 26. However, on May 14, early trading saw a decline with the Nikkei dropping 308.41 points to 37,874.59, influenced by gains in US technology stocks the previous day.