TOKYO — Japan’s benchmark index closed Wednesday trading at a record high for the second straight day, tracking Wall Street’s gains after U.S. inflation data fueled investor expectations for a rate cut in September.
Japanese stocks track US, climbing on expectations of Fed rate cut
Japan’s stock market rally is bolstered by investor hopes for strong corporate earnings on the back of a trade deal between the U.S. and Japan. (Photo by Seiko Ota)
LISA KIM
August 13, 2025 10:42 JST
Updated on August 13, 2025 15:58 JST
