Description
The Nikkei 225 Index is a price-weighted stock index compiled by Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei). It consists of 225 of the largest and most liquid companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), and it serves as a benchmark to measure the overall performance of Japan's stock market. As one of the most widely recognized indices, the Nikkei 225 is often seen as a barometer of Japan's economic health.