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Global Market: Nikkei gains 1% as AI, chip stocks rally; BOJ hikes rates

Euros Room · 18 Sep 2026 · 🇮🇳 India
Global Market: Nikkei gains 1% as AI, chip stocks rally; BOJ hikes rates

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.25% to contain inflation risks. Japanese technology stocks rallied as easing crude prices supported sentiment, with SoftBank, Advantest and Tokyo Electron posting strong gains.

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