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European and Asian Markets Surge Amid Tech Boost

10/4/2025

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European equities hit record highs, led by technology and healthcare, with STOXX 600 up 0.7%.
In Japan, Nikkei 225 rose over 600 points to close at 45,584.54, with Advantest up near 4% and Sony about 3%.
Japan's jobless rate reached 2.6%, above the 2.4% forecast.
In Australia, tech stocks like Block surged nearly 5%, while services expanded more slowly.

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Story summary

European equities hit record highs, led by technology and healthcare, with STOXX 600 up 0.7%.
In Japan, Nikkei 225 rose over 600 points to close at 45,584.54, with Advantest up near 4% and Sony about 3%.
Japan's jobless rate reached 2.6%, above the 2.4% forecast.
In Australia, tech stocks like Block surged nearly 5%, while services expanded more slowly.