Japan’s Shares Rebound as Nvidia Relief Offsets Fiscal Jitters

Japanese shares gained, ending a four-day losing streak, as AI-related stocks climbed following a buoyant earnings forecast from US chip titan Nvidia Corp.

The blue-chip Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 2.7% while the broader Topix index closed 1.7% higher. The Nikkei gained 4.2% at one point in morning trading, its steepest intraday climb in over six weeks. Tech names led the rise, with Advantest Corp. rallying 8.8%.