The index climbed 1.5% on September 30, a session that added over ¥18.2 trillion ($116B) in total market capitalization. That growth was driven by gains in both banks and semiconductor stocks, occurring despite government data showing that August factory output fell 1.7%.
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Nikkei Gains 1.0% to Extend Chip Led Rally
Global Markets20 days ago
Japanese equities advanced on October 1 as investors continued to buy shares of semiconductor companies, pushing the Nikkei index up 1.0%. The rally in Tokyo trading focuses primarily on chipmakers, maintaining upward momentum from the start of the week.
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