Japan's Nikkei share average tops 43,000 for first time ever

Japan's Nikkei share average surged to an unprecedented high on Wednesday, surpassing 43,000 for the first time. The Nikkei index climbed as much as 1.2% in early trading, reaching a record 43,241.27. Simultaneously, the broader Topix index also achieved a new all-time peak, gaining up to 0.8% to reach 3,092.05, signaling robust market performance in Japan.