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Japan Nikkei slips from record high as fresh Iran conflict worries creep back

International
Published on 11 May 2026
Japan Nikkei slips from record high as fresh Iran conflict worries creep back

A brief dip follows a new peak in minutes

Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged down 0.1% to 62,666.57 after briefly flashing an all-time high of 63,385.04. The Topix index rose 0.23% to 3,838.26. The retreat highlights renewed investor caution as Iran conflict concerns resurface across global markets, nudging sentiment even amid earlier momentum.

  • Nikkei 225 fell 0.1% after hitting a new all-time high
  • Topix climbed 0.23% despite the Nikkei pullback
  • Fresh Iran conflict concerns are weighing on market confidence
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