Japan’s Nikkei experienced a boost, driven by Advantest’s gains as investors eagerly anticipated Nvidia’s outlook. Nikon surged following reports of EssilorLuxottica’s potential stake increase. Market sentiment was influenced by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and concerns about potential Bank of Japan policy adjustments, impacting the yen’s trajectory. Automakers saw mixed performance, while bank shares generally declined.
Originally published by The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets