Nikkei Up 0.6%, Led by Electronics, Brokerage Stocks -- Market Talk

Japanese stocks are higher, led by gains in electronics and brokerage stocks, thanks to weak yen and continued hopes for Fed rate cuts.

WSJ20:15 ET

7/3 [Strength and Weakness Material]

[Bullish/Bearish materials] Bullish material: Nikkei average is rising (40074.69, +443.63), NY Dow Jones Industrial Average is rising (39331.85, +162.33), Nasdaq Composite Index is rising (18028.76, +149.46), Chicago Nikkei Futures are rising (40260, Osaka comparison +150), SOX index is rising (5544.99, +67.85), VIX index is decreasing (12.03, -0.19), US long-term interest rates are decreasing. There are expectations of inflation easing in the United States. Tokyo Stock Exchange is looking to improve corporate value.

Fisco Japan19:23 ET

Nikkei Down 0.3%, Dragged by Tech, Chemical Stocks -- Market Talk

The Nikkei Stock Average is down 0.3% at 39508.75 as drops in tech and chemical stocks help offset gains in bank and insurance shares.

WSJJul 1 20:17 ET

7/2 [Strength and weakness materials]

[Bullish and bearish materials] Bullish materials. Nikkei average is rising (39,631.06, +47.98). NY Dow is rising (39,169.52, +50.66). NASDAQ Composite Index is rising (17,879.30, +146.70). 1 dollar = 161.40-50 yen. SOX index is rising (5,477.15, +4.89). VIX index is decreasing (12.22, -0.22). US crude oil futures are rising (83.38, +1.84). Expectations of inflation calming in the United States. Improving company value by the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Fisco JapanJul 1 19:55 ET

Japanese Shares Close Higher as Business Sentiment Improves in June

Japanese shares closed higher on Monday as investors welcomed positive economic indicators, including an uptick in factory production and an improved business environment for June.

MT NewswiresJul 1 02:35 ET

Japanese companies are generally optimistic about the business outlook, and the prospect of inflation supports the argument for raising interest rates.

Confidence among Japan's large manufacturers has increased compared to three months ago, which has opened the door for the Bank of Japan to consider raising interest rates later this month.

Zhitong FinanceJun 30 23:03 ET