Nikkei 225 Gains 1.06% as Tech Rally Offsets Middle East Tensions
Nikkei 225 rises 1.06% to ¥39,278 as tech rally led by Fanuc and SoftBank offsets Middle East tensions, with yen weakness supporting exporters despite automotive sector declines.
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