Nikkei Rises 0.8%, Led by Trading Houses, Electronics Stocks
Japanese stocks are higher as concerns about U.S. tariffs ease. A weaker yen is also helping boost the market. Trading houses and electronics stocks are leading gains. Marubeni gains 3.4% and Advantest is 3.6% higher.
USD/JPY is at 143.96, up from 143.16 as of Tuesday's Tokyo stock market close. Investors are closely watching any developments related to U.S. tariffs as well as bond yield movements. The Nikkei Stock Average rises 0.8% to 38022.40.
Source: Bloomberg