Nikkei 225 Edges Higher as Tech Stocks Rally Amid Yen Weakness
Nikkei 225 gained 0.26% to ¥38,476 as tech stocks rallied and weak yen at ¥158.92 supported exporters, though geopolitical tensions weighed on consumer stocks.
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Nikkei 225 Edges Higher as Tech Stocks Rally Amid Weak Yen
Nikkei 225 gained 0.26% to ¥38,476 as tech stocks rallied despite yen weakness at ¥158.99. Fanuc surged 5.94% while Sony…
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