Japan's Nikkei closes above 36,000, highest in nearly 34 years

Semiconductor-linked shares lead rise on hopes for demand recovery

20240122 Tokyo stock exchange file photo

Analysts say the rally in Tokyo shares must spread beyond the chip sector if the market's bull run is to continue. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks continued their climb Monday, driven by high-value semiconductor-related stocks, and backed by hopes that the chip market will bottom out and recover.

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