The Nikkei 225 edged up 0.2% to above 38,600, while the broader Topix index also rose 0.2% to 2,792 on Wednesday, marking its third straight session of gains as investors digested a slew of economic data.
Exports fell in May for the first time in eight months amid U.S. tariff pressures, while imports fell more than expected. Core machine orders slumped in April, and manufacturing sentiment weakened in June, reflecting growing concerns about domestic demand.
Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday and signaled a cautious approach to balance sheet reduction, underscoring its measured path toward policy normalization. Geopolitical tensions also lingered in the background, as the U.S. weighed the possibility of an attack on Iran. Among the standout performers were Advantest, up 1.2%, and Nintendo, which jumped 3.4%. (alg)
Source: Trading Economics
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