Overview

• The Nikkei 225 climbed more than 300 yen at one point to a new intraday high on August 18.
• TOPIX set a fresh intraday record, reflecting gains across a wide range of sectors.
• The Nikkei closed at 43,714.31, up 336.00 yen, marking its second consecutive record close.
• A weaker yen against the dollar drove investor demand for export-sensitive shares.
• Automakers and machinery firms led the advance on expectations of stronger earnings from a weaker currency.