Japan’s Shares Rise as Tech, Pharma Gain on US Levy Pause Hopes

Japanese stocks climbed, with electronics makers posting gains, after the US paused levies on some consumer gadgets and Tokyo prepared for tariff talks this week.

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 1.2% to 33,982.36 as of the market close in Tokyo, while the Topix Index advanced 0.9% to 2,488.51. Chip-gear makers TDK Corp. and Advantest Corp. were among the Nikkei’s top performers, rising more than 4%.