Nikkei Up 0.5%, Led by Electronics Shares
Japanese stocks rose in early trading as a weaker yen buoyed the market despite uncertainty over U.S. trade policy. Electronics shares led the gains.
Fujitsu rose 3.0% and NEC gained 2.0%. USD/JPY was at 143.96, up from 143.22 at the close of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday. Investors were watching for any developments related to U.S. tariffs and moves in bond yields. The Nikkei Stock Average was up 0.5% at 37,176.62.
Source: Bloomberg