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5 August 2025 07:26  |

Nikkei Rises, Machinery and Electronics Shares Lead Gains

Japan's Nikkei index rose 0.5% on Tuesday morning to 40,485.54, boosted by investor hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates to support the US economy. This optimism has provided a breath of fresh air to Asian stock markets, including Japan.

The machinery and electronics sector led the day's gains. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shares jumped 3.6%, while Renesas Electronics rose 1.5%. The sector's gains reflect a positive response to potential monetary policy easing in the US, which could boost global demand for Japanese technology and industrial products.

Meanwhile, the dollar weakened against the yen to 146.69 from 147.79 at the Tokyo market close on Monday. Investors are also monitoring corporate earnings reports and domestic political developments in Japan, which could influence market sentiment in the near term. (ayu)

Source: Newsmaker.id

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