Asia markets: Nikkei 225, Kospi, Fed

Bird’s-eye view of central Tokyo including Tokyo Tower at sunrise hours. Vladimir Zakharov | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose nearly 0.6% at the open to a record high Thursday, led by gains in the real estate and technology sectors. The gains were led by chemical company Resonac Holdings, which jumped 10%,…

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Asia chipmakers wobble after Trump’s ‘100% tariffs’ on semiconductors

Asia semiconductor-related stocks traded mixed Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would impose a 100% tariff on chip imports, with an exemption for companies that are “building in the United States.” Details on how much domestic manufacturing is required to qualify for the exemption remain unclear. Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Tokyo Electron fell over…

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