Nikkei inched up as investors awaited Bank of Japan’s rate decision. Focus is on U.S. trade talks. Advantest surged, buoyed by U.S. tech gains. Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates steady. Investors are keen on Governor Ueda’s comments on U.S. trade policy impact. Economy Minister Akazawa is set for trade talks. Murata Manufacturing declined after disappointing results.
US stocks today: Dow posts closing record high, S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as AI rally pauses
US stocks ended mixed as the Dow hit a record closing high driven by healthcare and consumer gains, while tech and chip stocks lagged. Banking