Nikkei stock index shatters records on hopes for U.S.-Iran deal

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The Nikkei 225 index reached a record high driven by optimism surrounding a potential deal between the U.S. and Iran, which has sparked significant market enthusiasm. Investors are hopeful about the implications this deal could have on the region's stability.

The Nikkei 225 index closed at a record high 62,833.84, on May 7 after optimism for an end to the Iran war led to unprecedented gains on the ...