The Nikkei 225 Index climbed 1.3% toward 39,000, while the broader Topix Index rose 0.9% to 2,690 on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session and mirroring the rally on Wall Street.
Investors are closely monitoring the US presidential election, with early results showing Donald Trump holding a strong lead with 95 electoral votes, while Kamala Harris has secured 35 electoral votes so far. On the domestic front, a private survey revealed that sentiment among Japanese manufacturers weakened in November, driven by concerns over softening Chinese demand and ongoing inflationary pressures.
Investors are now awaiting the Bank of Japan's minutes from its latest policy meeting for guidance on the potential for further rate hikes. Technology stocks led the market advance, with notable gains from Disco, Advantest, and Tokyo Electron. Heavyweight financial, consumer, and industrial stocks also saw positive movement.
Source : Trading Economics
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