On October 31, 2025, the Yomiuri 333 stock index closed at 41,729.99 yen, marking an increase of 324.25 yen or 0.78% from the previous day, continuing its upward trend for the second day in a row. Out of all stocks, 204, or approximately 61%, recorded gains. The Tokyo stock market was buoyed by strong performances in AI and semiconductor stocks, driven by positive earnings reports from major US companies Apple and Amazon. Additionally, the cautious stance on further interest rate hikes by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, as indicated in a press conference following the monetary policy meeting, contributed to the yen depreciating against the dollar, thereby supporting the stock market. Notable gains among individual stocks were seen with Konami Group rising by 16.81%, Socionext by 16.72%, and Murata Manufacturing by 11.91%. On the flip side, DMG Mori Seiki experienced the largest decline, dropping by 21.36%, followed by Oriental Land at 9.96% and Panasonic Holdings at 6.52%. The Nikkei 225 index closed at 52,411.34 yen, up 1,085.73 yen or 2.12%, marking a record high for the third consecutive day. Additionally, the TOPIX index rose by 31.04 points, or 0.94%, reaching a record high of 3,331.83.