Japan Nikkei hits record high as tech earnings overpower Middle East deal worries

Markets cheered tech beats while geopolitical calm stayed unproven

Japan’s Nikkei closed at a record high, extending a third straight weekly gain. Investors were buoyed by upbeat technology sector earnings, which helped absorb lingering uncertainty tied to possible developments in the Middle East. Despite concerns about a potential peace deal, risk appetite stayed focused on corporate results and growth signals.