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Global Market | Nikkei jumps nearly 2% as AI, chip stocks rally

Japan's Nikkei index surged on Wednesday, driven by technology stocks. Investors eased worries about rising oil prices, boosting market sentiment. Advantest and SoftBank Group saw significant gains. Shipping firm Mitsui OSK Lines and Mitsubishi Materials also experienced strong upward movement. Tokyo Electric Power also jumped on investment interest. Chugai Pharm was the sole decliner.

18 Mar 2026 8:18 am