Japanese shares made a strong recovery on Tuesday after a sharp drop the previous day, which had unsettled global financial markets. The Nikkei 225 index surged by 10.23%, or 3,217 points, marking its largest single-day gain in points.
The Bank of Japan’s recent decision to raise interest rates, only the second increase in 17 years, had caused a significant rise in the yen, making Japanese stocks and exports more expensive. This move, coupled with concerns over a potential slowdown in the U.S. economy, had negatively impacted global stock markets.
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Despite Monday’s losses, Jesper Koll of Monex Group Japan expressed confidence in Japan’s stock market, citing strong fundamentals and commitment from corporate leaders to enhance capital returns. Other Asian markets also saw recoveries, with South Korea’s Kospi and Taiwan’s main stock index rebounding from substantial declines.
Globally, markets experienced turmoil on Monday, with major indices like the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones all falling. European markets also faced losses, with concerns about U.S. economic growth and potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts contributing to the volatility. Additionally, worries about overvalued tech stocks and challenges facing companies like Intel and Nvidia added to market uncertainties.
