Japan's Nikkei stock index hits record high, rises 2.03% to 40,815.66 points, extending its winning streak to three trading days, driven by Wall Street gains and Fed'

Japan's Nikkei stock index reached record highs on Thursday, with the index rising 2.03% to 40,815.66 points, extending its winning streak to three trading days. The gains are primarily attributed to solid overnight gains on Wall Street and the Federal Reserve's signal of three interest rate cuts this year, providing market participants with a sense of security toward slight monetary easing.