Nikkei Up 0.2%, Led by Electronics, Heavy Industry Shares
Japanese stocks rose as some bargain hunting began following recent declines despite continued uncertainty over U.S. tariffs. Electronics and heavy industry shares led the gains.
TDK rose 3.0% and Lasertec added 1.5% while Kawasaki Heavy Industries gained 2.4% and IHI added 1.4%. USD/JPY was at 142.28, compared with 142.36 at the close of trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday. Investors were focused on tariff-related news ahead of the earnings season that starts next week. The Nikkei Stock Average was up 0.2% at 33,986.96.
Source: Bloomberg