Nikkei Up 0.4%, Led by Auto, Pharma Stocks
Japanese stocks are higher in early trade, led by auto and pharmaceutical stocks, despite continuing uncertainty over U.S. tariffs. Suzuki Motor is up 4.1% and Daiichi Sankyo is 2.4% higher.
USD/JPY is at 147.42, compared with 147.17 as of Friday's Tokyo stock market close. Investors are focusing on any developments related to the war in Ukraine as well as U.S. tariff news.
The Nikkei Stock Average is up 0.4% at 43549.41.
Source: Dow Jones