Japanese stocks set a new all-time high.

Japanese stocks became the focus of Asian markets on May 22nd, closing at all-time highs, driven by gains in technology stocks and hopes for a peace deal between the US and Iran.

Stock market index board in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Kyodo/VNA

At the close of trading in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 index ended at 63,339.07 points, a surge of 1,654.93 points (2.68%), surpassing its previous all-time high of 63,272.11 points recorded on May 13th.

Similarly, in the South Korean market, the KOSPI index rose 32.12 points (0.41%) to 7,847.71 points, extending its winning streak to a second consecutive session.

The green color also spread strongly in China. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong rose 0.9% to 25,612.62 points, while the Shanghai Composite index in Shanghai advanced 0.9% to 4,112.90 points.

Other exchanges in Sydney, Jakarta, Mumbai, Bangkok, Manila, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur also recorded positive gains, resulting in a buoyant trading session across the region.

Investor sentiment was bolstered throughout the trading session by hopes that diplomatic progress could stabilize energy supplies after weeks of volatility. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said efforts to end the conflict could make positive progress with the support of Pakistani mediators. However, President Donald Trump cautioned that the talks remained fragile and stressed that the U.S. was prepared to act if it did not receive a satisfactory response.

In addition, the market remains cautious as oil prices continue to fluctuate. Some investors remain skeptical about the possibility of a breakthrough in peace talks between the US and Iran. On the afternoon of May 22, Brent crude futures rose 2.4% to $105.04 per barrel.

In the domestic market, at the close of trading on May 22, the VN-Index fell 19.76 points (1.04%) to 1,877.13 points. The HNX-Index rose 3.14 points (1.19%) to 267.51 points.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thi-truong-tien-te/chung-khoan-nhat-ban-thiet-lap-dinh-moi-cao-nhat-moi-thoi-dai-20260522155609526.htm