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Japanese Stocks Set to Rise on US-China Tariff De-Escalation

Japanese Stocks Set to Rise on US-China Tariff De-Escalation

Bloomberg12-05-2025

Japanese stocks are set to extend their winning streak after the US and China agreed to a massive de-escalation in tariffs, sending the yen lower and boosting global equities.
Nikkei 225 futures were at 38,720.00 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, compared with the last close of 37,644.26 for the underlying gauge. A gain in the broader Topix on Tuesday would drive the gauge higher for a 13th straight day, the longest rally since August 2009.

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