Nikkei Rises 0.3%, Driven by Electronics and Pharmaceutical Shares
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 17 2025
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Source: WSJ
Japanese Stock Market Performance: Japanese stocks are rising, driven by a weaker yen against the dollar following the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cut, with notable gains in electronics and pharmaceutical sectors.
Key Market Indicators: Advantest shares increased by 2.5% and Daiichi Sankyo by 1.4%, while the USD/JPY exchange rate rose to 146.95. The Nikkei Stock Average is up 0.3% at 44921.73.
Upcoming Events: Investors are monitoring the two-day Bank of Japan policy meeting and the leadership election for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party of Japan.
Market Sentiment: The overall market sentiment appears positive as investors react to the Fed's decision and anticipate potential impacts from domestic policy changes.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
