Tokyo Stock Exchange: Nikkei up 0.85 per cent at close; AI stocks lead the rebound

In Seoul, the Kospi index rose by 3.29 per cent

(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - The Tokyo Stock Exchange closed higher for the first time this week, buoyed by shares linked to artificial intelligence and the semiconductor sector. The Nikkei 225 index gained 0.85 per cent to 64,621.24 points, whilst the broader Topix index rose 0.86 per cent to 4,043.73 points. The weakening of the yen also benefited exporters, whilst financial stocks contributed to the rebound.

In South Korea, the Kospi benchmark index rose by 3.29 per cent, closing at 5,736 points, rebounding from its lowest closing level in the last six months, thanks to gains in semiconductor stocks.

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