Japanese stocks rose as some bargain hunting began following recent declines despite continued uncertainty over U.S. tariffs. Electronics and heavy industry shares led the gains.
TDK rose 3.0% and Lasertec added 1.5% while Kawasaki Heavy Industries gained 2.4% and IHI added 1.4%. USD/JPY was at 142.28, compared with 142.36 at the close of trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday. Investors were focused on tariff-related news ahead of the earnings season that starts next week. The Nikkei Stock Average was up 0.2% at 33,986.96.
Source: Bloomberg
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