Nikkei Index rises 0.7% boosted by leading financial and construction stocks

Golden Longhui May 19th | Japanese stocks rose in the early session, benefiting from continued optimism about a possible US-Iran agreement to end the war. The Nikkei Index increased by 0.7% to 61,235.36 points. Financial and construction stocks led the gains. Mizuho Financial Group rose by 4.1%, and Kajima climbed by 3.9%. Investors are monitoring developments in the Middle East and any measures the Japanese government and companies may take to address shortages in energy and other products.