June 17 — Japan's Nikkei 225 closed up 497.75 points (+0.72%) at 69,902.25, marking a new closing high. South Korea's KOSPI closed up 137.64 points (+1.58%) at 8,864.24.

2026-06-17

June 17 — Japan's Nikkei 225 closed up 497.75 points (+0.72%) at 69,902.25, marking a new closing high. South Korea's KOSPI closed up 137.64 points (+1.58%) at 8,864.24.