Japan’s Nikkei 225 index edged higher on Tuesday, gaining 0.32% to close at 38,211 points as investors digested mixed economic signals. The modest advance came despite lingering concerns about Japan’s economic outlook, with the benchmark index remaining below its recent peak above 39,000 points.
Market participants showed selective appetite for risk, with semiconductor stocks leading gains after positive earnings guidance from U.S. chipmakers. The index’s performance trailed other Asian markets, reflecting caution ahead of key U.S. inflation data that could influence global monetary policy expectations.
Trading volume remained below average as many investors stayed on the sidelines. The Nikkei has now gained for four consecutive sessions, though its upward momentum appears constrained by uncertainty about the Bank of Japan’s next policy moves and persistent yen weakness affecting corporate earnings outlooks.
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