The Nikkei Stock Average crossed the 35,000 yen mark on Jan. 11 for the first time since 1990. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
KOSUKE IGUCHI and KENSAKU IHARA, Nikkei staff writers |
TOKYO/HONG KONG — The total market capitalization of shares listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange passed that of Shanghai’s bourse on Thursday in dollar terms, regaining the top position in Asia.
Overseas investors are back in force in Japan’s stock market, making up for lost time with big purchases of blue chips.
