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The Japanese stock market was higher, and the yen weakened after Tokyo's inflation data was weaker than expected. The Nikkei Index rose 0.6% to 50,700.49 points. Tech stocks and gaming stocks led the way. SoftBank Group rose 1.5% and Nintendo rose 1.6%. USD/JPY was reported at 156.22 yen, up from 155.81 yen when the Tokyo stock market closed on Thursday. Investors are closely watching any comments made by Japanese government officials regarding the recent depreciation of the yen, as well as any progress on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's economic plan.

Zhitongcaijing·12/26/2025 00:25:01
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The Japanese stock market was higher, and the yen weakened after Tokyo's inflation data was weaker than expected. The Nikkei Index rose 0.6% to 50,700.49 points. Tech stocks and gaming stocks led the way. SoftBank Group rose 1.5% and Nintendo rose 1.6%. USD/JPY was reported at 156.22 yen, up from 155.81 yen when the Tokyo stock market closed on Thursday. Investors are closely watching any comments made by Japanese government officials regarding the recent depreciation of the yen, as well as any progress on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's economic plan.