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Nikkei 225: Up 2.87% to 65,158 — RSI Signals Overbought

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Nikkei 225: Up 2.87% to 65,158 — RSI Signals Overbought

Published: May 25, 2026  ·  MarketsFN Team

IndexPriceChangeRSI(14)SMA-2052W High52W Low
Nikkei 22565,158+2.87%71.561,35565,15848,660

The Nikkei 225 closed at 65,158 (+2.87%), driven by strong investor sentiment and positive economic indicators that have propelled the index to its 52-week high. This surge signals robust market confidence, particularly as the index has consistently outperformed its recent averages.

Technically, the Nikkei is positioned well above both the 20-day simple moving average (SMA-20) at 61,355 and the 50-day simple moving average (SMA-50) at 57,442, indicating a strong bullish trend. However, with an RSI(14) reading of 71.5, the index is entering overbought territory, suggesting potential for a pullback.

Looking ahead, immediate support is likely to be found at the previous close of 63,339, while resistance may emerge around the recent high of 65,409. A decisive move above this level could further validate the bullish momentum, while a drop below 63,339 would raise concerns about a potential correction.

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