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Japan's Nikkei reverses course to rise as chip shares track South Korea rebound
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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Japan's Nikkei share average rose 0.5% after initially falling, driven by a rebound in chip-related stocks following gains in South Korean shares. Major semiconductor companies like Tokyo Electron, Kioxia, and Samsung Electronics contributed to the recovery amid cautious market sentiment ahead of Nvidia's earnings report.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.
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Chip stocks are volatile ahead of Nvidia earnings, signalling shifts in semiconductor demand that affect supply chains and investment focus. You need to monitor Nvidia’s results closely to anticipate market moves and reposition your chip-related bets.
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