Japan stocks rebound to lead gains in Asia as traders assess U.S. inflation data, await BOJ meeting

Category: Finance

Asia-Pacific markets rose, led by Japan's Nikkei 225, which gained 2.13% after a positive U.S. inflation report. The Japanese yen strengthened against the dollar. Mitsubishi Motors saw a significant rise in shares due to a new alliance, while Eisai's shares fell sharply after a drug approval setback.

Keywords: Nikkei 225, Mitsubishi Motors, U.S. inflation report

Source: CNBC

Update At: 8/6/2024

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