11:21⇢Nikkei Breaches 44,000 Yen as AI Boosts Stocks
⌨Japanese media reports the Nikkei stock average continues its record-breaking surge, exceeding 44,000 yen for the first time, driven by renewed momentum in AI-related stocks, including SoftBank Group (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, discussions persist regarding Ishiba's resignation making a rate increase less likely (The Japan Times) and the LDP's populist tax policies (Japan Business Press). Additionally, fatherhood and childcare remain a societal topic (Huffington Post Japan), and East Japan faces river flooding warnings (Yahoo News Japan).