02 Oct 2025 | 3 Mins Read
Japan's Nikkei gains on chip-related rebound
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The Nikkei share average rose 0.28% to 44,675.96 by the midday break, driven by gains in chip-related shares tracking their US peers higher. Tokyo Electron jumped 5.7%, Advantest rose 2.11%, and SoftBank Group surged 5.13%. The Topix fell 0.72% to 3,072.32, with analysts warning of a short-lived recovery due to the broader market decline.