On January 22, 2024, the Nikkei Stock Average reached a 34-year high of 36,546, following a 1.6% surge from the previous day. The rise was led by semiconductor-related stocks, fueled by recovery hopes in the chip market. The U.S. stock market had rallied over the weekend, especially tech stocks. This included a 4% rise in […]
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