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The president of Japan's business lobbying group predicts that large companies will continue to give a 5% salary increase this year.
Despite facing economic uncertainties, large companies in Japan expect to maintain the same wage growth rate as last year in 2025, which is approximately 5%.
Technology stocks lead the way! Japanese and South Korean stock markets closed higher, with the Nikkei 225 Index rising 2% and the yen slightly rebounding.
Asian stock markets closed higher, with the Nikkei 225 Index rising 2%. The yen slightly rebounded after previously dropping to its lowest level since July.
Against the backdrop of rising US high-tech stocks, a recovery to the milestone of 0.04 million yen.
The Nikkei Average significantly rebounded, ending the trade at 40,083.30 yen, a rise of 776.25 yen (estimated Volume of 1.9 billion 60 million shares), recovering the significant level of 0.04 million yen for the first time in three trading days since December 27 of last year. In the previous day's USA market, semiconductor stocks, particularly major players like NVIDIA and Micron Technology Inc, were primarily bought. Following this trend, high-tech stocks with substantial index impacts led the way, pushing the Nikkei Average up to 40,288.80 yen before the midday break.
The Nikkei average rebounded for the first time in three days, led by high-priced Semiconductors, regaining the 40,000 yen level.
On the 6th, the US Stocks market was mixed. The Dow Inc average closed down $25.57 at $42,706.56, while the Nasdaq finished up 243.30 points at $19,864.98. Following reports of a limited proposal regarding uniform tariffs from the potential Trump administration, buying was prompted by a sense of relief, leading to significant increases after the opening. The Semiconductors Sector was also bought, further boosting the market. However, after Mr. Trump denied the reports of the limited tariff proposal, caution resurfaced, and the gains were reduced. The Dow decreased.
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