Japan's Nikkei 225 Index Hits New Record Highs Amid Investor Optimism

The benchmark index has surged nearly 30% in the past year, driven by technology shares and a weak yen.

Nikkei 225 closed at 41,831.99, marking another record high.
The index gained 0.6% on Wednesday and hit an intraday high of 41,889.16.
Technology-related shares and export-oriented companies have been major contributors to the surge.
The weak yen has boosted profits for Japanese exporters, attracting both domestic and foreign investors.
Investors are also hopeful about upcoming U.S. consumer price index data and potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.