{
  "id": 12110490,
  "title": "Nikkei Nears 70,000 as AI Shares Rally on Fed Pause Hopes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/nikkei-nears-70-000-as-ai-shares-rally-on-fed-pause-hopes",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-05T08:38:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "News On Japan",
    "slug": "news-on-japan",
    "url": "https://newsonjapan.com/article/150948.php"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tokyo stocks experienced a surge on October 5, reaching a closing value of 69,947 on the Nikkei 225 index. This marked a 1,637-point increase, temporarily surpassing the 70,000 level for the first time in around three months. The rally was driven by weak U.S. jobs data, which reduced expectations for an October Federal Reserve rate hike. This eased pressure on global growth shares and encouraged investors to return to AI and semiconductor-related companies. The broader TOPIX rose 54.22 points to 4,145.22, indicating the rally's impact on the broader market. The strongest momentum was observed in AI, semiconductor, electronic-component, and high-priced growth names. These sectors have once again become the primary drivers of Tokyo's market. The Nikkei opened sharply higher and moved into a risk-on pattern during the morning session, briefly surpassing the 70,000 mark for the first time in about three months before profit-taking took hold. The rally followed the release of weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data, leading investors to reduce expectations for another rate hike at the Federal Reserve's October meeting. This shift in expectations allowed investors to focus on AI and semiconductor stocks, which are sensitive to interest rates as much of their valuation relies on future earnings growth. When rate hike expectations fall, investors become more willing to buy high-growth technology names. The U.S. market initially provided the momentum, with American technology shares rising after the jobs data, which carried over to Tokyo. Semiconductor, AI, and electronic-component shares saw heavy buying from the opening bell. Companies like Tokyo Electron, Advantest, SoftBank Group, TDK, and others linked to AI were central to the advance. Investors showed strong interest in firms related to advanced chipmaking equipment, chip testing, electronic components, data-center infrastructure, and AI platforms. Tokyo Electron and Advantest both experienced strong gains, benefiting from renewed demand for stocks connected to AI chip testing. SoftBank Group also saw an increase, serving as a significant proxy for global AI investment. The stock's movement has a substantial impact on the Nikkei due to its heavy weighting. TDK and other electronic-component shares attracted buying as well, as demand for AI servers, data centers, communications systems, and advanced devices continues to support the broader component supply chain. Kioxia Holdings, an important gauge of memory-sector confidence, showed modest growth compared to other AI stocks, reflecting ongoing caution after its sharp price swings earlier in the year. The October 5 session highlighted Tokyo's market's sensitivity to the global AI cycle, with rising U.S. technology shares and easing rate fears contributing to the rally. The weakening yen, falling crude oil prices, and reduced inflation pressure also played a role in supporting investor sentiment. The Bank of Japan's recent decision to raise its policy rate to 1.25% in September and its cautious guidance has left investors uncertain about future tightening moves. This uncertainty will continue to shape Japan's market outlook throughout the first week of October.",
  "summary": "Tokyo stocks surged on October 5, with the Nikkei 225 closing at 69,947, up 1,637 points, after briefly recovering the 70,000 level for the first time in about three months, as weak U.S. jobs data reduced expectations for an October Federal Reserve rate hike and buying spread through artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related shares. (News On Japan)",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}