Bullish
Nikkei 225 rises 0.76% to 65,513.99 amid semiconductor stock gains
The Nikkei 225 index increased by 0.76% to close at 65,513.99 on September 24, 2026, driven by strong performances in semiconductor-related stocks. This uptick was fueled by optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) applications, particularly following the success of Meta's AI assistant, Muse, which topped download charts in the U.S. However, gains were tempered by declines in banking stocks due to rising long-term interest rates in the U.S. and Japan.
Key points
- Semiconductor stocks, including SoftBank Group and Tokyo Electron, surged on AI optimism.
- Banking sector shares declined amid increasing long-term interest rates.
- The broader market showed mixed performance, with the TOPIX index falling 0.39%.
Sources
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