The Nikkei Index first surpassed 60,000 points.

Driven by the rise in chip-related stocks in Japan, the country's Nikkei index briefly surpassed the 60,000-point mark for the first time, while at the same time, the market continues to show cautious sentiment towards the US-Iran conflict. The Nikkei index is currently up 0.5% at 59,865.70 points, with an intraday high of 60,013.98 points, SoftBank Group rose 5.2%, and Renesas Electronics rose 6.7%. The TOPIX index fell 0.1% to 3,741.63 points. Investors are closely watching the developments in the Middle East situation, as mediators are trying to restart diplomatic processes to end the war with Iran.