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.
Benchmark average boosted by foreign demand

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