Nikkei Rises 0.3%, Led by Auto, Chip Stocks
Japanese stocks are higher as the yen weakens despite continuing concerns about U.S. tariffs. Auto and chip stocks are leading gains. Honda Motor rises 2.5% and Kioxia Holdings is 3.7% higher. USD/JPY is at 146.84, up from 146.13 as of Tuesday's Tokyo stock market close. Investors are closely watching any developments related to U.S. tariffs and domestic policymaking ahead of the upper-house election later this month. The Nikkei Stock Average is up 0.3% at 39792.08.
Source: (ayu-newsmaker)