"Japan's Nikkei Surges to Decades-High Amid Tech Stock and Yen Boost"
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Japan's stock market, which had long been overlooked by international investors, is now experiencing a significant boom, with the Nikkei 225 index reaching a 34-year high. Factors contributing to this surge include corporate governance reforms, a weak yen, and increased shareholder returns. Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's substantial investment in Japanese stocks has also drawn attention. However, differing views exist on the sustainability of this rally, with some citing potential challenges such as a rising yen and structural issues within the Japanese economy.
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