Japan shares climb as chip rally pushes Topix to record high
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Japanese equities extended a strong rally, with Topix at a record high and Nikkei up 1.6%, driven by semiconductor-linked gains following a ~2.5% rise in the U.S. PHLX Semiconductor Index. Strength in AI-infrastructure earnings and softer U.S. inflation reinforced expectations of steady Fed policy, while improved domestic profit guidance broadened participation beyond growth into value and financials.
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Japanese stocks ended higher, with the Nikkei 225 closing up 1.6% at 68,605.51 and the Topix rising 0.51% to 4,160.28 for a seventh straight gain and a record high. Chip-linked shares led the advance after the PHLX Semiconductor Index rose about 2.5% in the U.S. Advantest gained 5.35%, while Kioxia jumped 10.01% and Ibiden rose 9.77%. Toppan surged 14% after upbeat quarterly results.
