Japan’s Nikkei share average saw a 1.7% rise, spurred by a surprising decrease in U.S. unemployment claims which alleviated recession fears. A softer yen also provided relief. This rally aligns with strong performances of U.S. stocks where Nasdaq and S&P 500 both saw over 2% gains. Market volatility earlier in the week was notable.
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