Nikkei Stock Average closes over 30,000, highest since Sept. 2021

Benchmark average boosted by foreign demand

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While the outlook for the global economy is becoming increasingly uncertain, there are many favorable trends in Japan. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

AKIRA KITADO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Nikkei Stock Average closed above 30,000 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday. It is the first time the average has reached that level since September 2021.

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