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Nintendo plans a Switch 2 revision in the EU with replaceable batteries for the console and Joy-Cons to comply with upcoming EU right-to-repair rules; the current version reportedly has a glued-in battery, Japan specs would stay the same, and Nintendo hasn’t commented yet. If the change expands beyond the EU, it could boost repairability as devices age toward longer lifespans.
Asia stocks rose on Wednesday, led by Japan’s Nikkei and Korea’s KOSPI on tech strength from Nvidia and AI-related partnerships, with chipmakers rallying and Japan’s export data supporting gains, as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve decision (and BoJ policy) amid oil-world tensions and geopolitical risk.
Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi fall more than 6% in early trading as oil climbs above $100 a barrel, with Brent around $107 and WTI near $107 after Middle East production cuts; SoftBank, Samsung Electronics and other tech peers lead losses, and a Kospi 200 futures halt signals a broad Asia stocks rout as global markets slip.
Asian equities rose with Japan’s Nikkei 225 up about 1.1% and TOPIX up 1.4% as tech shares recovered from recent losses, while Australia modestly climbed and India’s markets were little changed amid Lunar New Year holiday closures limiting volume. Investors weighed AI-related concerns against a milder tech rally, with U.S. futures largely flat ahead of Fed January minutes and Friday’s PCE inflation data. China, Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore remained closed for the Lunar New Year, keeping broader activity subdued.
Japanese equities rose to record highs as investors bet Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will call a snap election, fueling the Takaichi trade with a weaker yen boosting exporters. The Nikkei 225 topped 54,000 at 54,341.23 and the Topix hit a fresh peak as the yen slid past 159 per dollar. Regional markets were mixed, with silver surging above $90 while U.S. indices fell amid volatility from political proposals.
Asian stocks showed mixed performance with Japanese and South Korean markets leading gains due to a tech rebound, while China lagged despite a slight rise in inflation; regional markets were influenced by US futures and concerns over AI-driven tech valuations.
US investors are increasingly investing in Japanese stocks, especially in tech and AI sectors, driven by strong market performance, a weaker yen, and pro-stimulus policies, marking a potential shift towards growth stocks in Japan's equity market.
Japan's Nikkei index surpassed 50,000 for the first time, driven by optimism over government stimulus spending and policies focused on growth under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, marking a significant milestone in Japan's stock market recovery.
Sanae Takaichi's rise as Japan's potential first female prime minister boosts the Nikkei to an all-time high, amid mixed Chinese economic data and ongoing US government shutdown concerns, with markets focusing on corporate earnings and global economic policies.
Japan's Nikkei stock index hit a record high following the election of Sanae Takaichi, who is expected to pursue expansionist fiscal and monetary policies, leading to a weaker yen and a steepening yield curve in bonds, with market expectations of potential rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.
Asian stocks showed mixed performance with Japanese markets near record highs driven by tech gains from Hitachi and OpenAI, while Hong Kong declined due to losses in electric vehicle stocks tracking Tesla's drop. The markets were influenced by regional holidays, US market cues, and upcoming political events in Japan, with cautious outlooks from the BOJ and concerns over US government shutdown impacts.
Asian stock markets showed mixed movements with the Nikkei falling ahead of the Bank of Japan's rate decision, while Hong Kong gained amid optimism over a US-EU trade deal and ongoing US-China trade talks. Investors remain cautious ahead of key events including the US Federal Reserve's rate decision and corporate earnings, but broader sentiment is supported by recent trade agreements and positive Wall Street performance.
Most Asian stocks are on track for significant monthly gains driven by optimism over US trade deals, with Japan's Nikkei reaching a one-year high, amid positive cues from Wall Street and recent US-China trade agreement developments, despite mixed factory activity data from the region.
Asian stocks tumbled, with Japan's Nikkei retreating from 34-year highs, as U.S. inflation data raised concerns about higher interest rates. Tech-heavy indexes saw steep declines, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng and South Korea's KOSPI also fell. The Nikkei's losses were limited by expectations of a dovish Bank of Japan. Australian stocks slid due to a warning from Commonwealth Bank Of Australia and losses in mining stocks, while broader Asian markets also retreated.
Tech-heavy stock indexes like Nasdaq and Japan's Nikkei are close to all-time highs, despite a temporary setback due to the U.S. inflation update. The U.S. annual consumer price inflation is expected to decrease to a near 3-year low of 2.9%, leading to steady rates and bond markets. The AI and tech frenzy, along with a softening yen, propelled Japan's Nikkei to a 34-year high, with SoftBank and chip developer Arm Holdings contributing to the surge. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq surpassed its record closing high from November 2021, but Tesla's stock fell amid a price war with Chinese rivals. Bitcoin reached its highest level since December 2021, and in Europe, sterling rose while British stocks and bonds fell after weak UK pay growth data.