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Tokyo Stocks Surge Amid Strong Profits, Tariff Concerns Loom

2/20/2025

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In Tokyo, the stock exchange buzzes with excitement as companies unveil impressive financial results for April-December 2024. Fueled by a surge in foreign tourism and a weaker yen, nonmanufacturers enjoyed an 8% profit boost, while manufacturers thrived on rising AI demand. Yet, looming U.S. tariff policies cast a shadow of uncertainty over future growth.

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In Tokyo, the stock exchange buzzes with excitement as companies unveil impressive financial results for April-December 2024. Fueled by a surge in foreign tourism and a weaker yen, nonmanufacturers enjoyed an 8% profit boost, while manufacturers thrived on rising AI demand. Yet, looming U.S. tariff policies cast a shadow of uncertainty over future growth.