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Nikkei Soars Over 1% Amid Easing Tariff Concerns

3/25/2025

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Nikkei Soars Higher

Japan's Nikkei share average surged over 1%, climbing to 37,881.70 and breaking a three-day slump, fueled by easing U.S. tariff worries that lifted automakers and tech stocks. While optimism fills the air, lingering uncertainty about future tariffs keeps investors on their toes. The broader Topix index mirrored this positive sentiment, buoyed by strong U.S. market performance.

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DeepSeek Disrupts Investment

DeepSeek's arrival has shaken the tech landscape, causing a significant drop in China's AI venture capital to $917.8 million from $2.6 billion last year amid regulatory hurdles. Meanwhile, SoftBank pours resources into AI infrastructure, and India’s sector is on the rise, while the U.S. dominates with a staggering $100.5 billion in AI investments.

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Nikkei Soars Higher

Japan's Nikkei share average surged over 1%, climbing to 37,881.70 and breaking a three-day slump, fueled by easing U.S. tariff worries that lifted automakers and tech stocks. While optimism fills the air, lingering uncertainty about future tariffs keeps investors on their toes. The broader Topix index mirrored this positive sentiment, buoyed by strong U.S. market performance.

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