The Nikkei index rose 0.6% to 47,131.16, boosted by expectations of a Fed interest rate cut. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of a 25-bps interest rate cut later this month, which Commerzbank research found was enough to trigger buying.
Among the top gainers, Modec jumped 6.1%, Sanrio rose 4.7%, and Aeon also rose 4.7%. The gains were spread across several sectors, indicating broad market sentiment, not limited to specific stocks.
Conversely, Asahi Group Holdings fell 1.1% after delaying the release of its third-quarter financial results due to the impact of a cyberattack. This pressure was more company-specific and did not significantly impact the main index.
In the forex market, USD/JPY barely moved at 151.81 (compared to 151.83 overnight). A weaker yen typically benefits Japanese exporters, providing additional support for the Nikkei, while the focus remains on the Fed's decision at the end of the month. (asd)
Source: Newsmaker.id
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