Japan’s Nikkei jumps over 1% as AI optimism lifts chip stocks; exports rise 16.7%

Japan’s Nikkei share average rallied on Wednesday, gaining more than 1.5% in early trading, as renewed optimism over artificial intelligence (AI) demand boosted investor sentiment following gains on Wall Street.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 climbed 1.56% to 65,074.56, while the broader Topix index advanced 1.03% to 4,050.65.