Nikkei climbs 0.47% by midday on chip stocks, BOJ rate-hike expectations cap gains
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Japan's Nikkei rose modestly as semiconductor-linked shares tracked U.S. strength, supported by Alphabet's higher capex guidance, which reinforced global chip demand expectations. Gains were capped by concerns the BOJ could hike rates earlier than expected, pressuring domestic-demand retailers while lifting banks alongside higher JGB yields. The mix points to sector rotation: tech tailwinds versus tighter financial conditions risk for rate-sensitive segments.
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.47% to 66,424.44 by Thursday’s midday break, led by chip-related shares following gains in U.S. peers. Advantest jumped 4.31% and Tokyo Electron added 0.45%, while domestic-demand retailers fell more than 2% amid worries the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates earlier than expected. Bank stocks advanced as Japanese government bond yields climbed. Alphabet’s decision to lift 2024 capital expenditure guidance to $195 billion–$205 billion helped underpin sentiment across the global semiconductor sector.
