The Nikkei 225 index's notable increase coincides with a peak in the USD/JPY exchange rate, alongside anticipated political changes in Japan.
On July 23, the Nikkei 225 index climbed over 3% to exceed 41,000 points, while the USD/JPY exchange rate surged to a high of 147.14. Reports indicate that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to announce his resignation at the end of August, which may impact market dynamics.