Global investors seeking stability send Japan stocks to 20-month high

Nikkei average back above 30,000 on steady economy, monetary outlook

20230517N Nikkei Average

The Nikkei Stock Average broke 30,000 on Wednesday for the first time since September 2021. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The rally that lifted the Nikkei Stock Average past 30,000 for the first time since 2021 on Wednesday has been fueled by foreign investors seeking a stable safe haven in an uncertain economic environment.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.