Japan's trade balance reversed from 1.2 trillion yen deficit in May, or $7.7 billion, to a 224 billion yen surplus.
Japan's Nikkei 225 has been the top performer this year, among large economy stock indexes in Asia and many believe that stocks in the region have more room to run in 2024.Asia-Pacific markets plummeted as chip-related stocks dropped following reports of more stringent export restrictions from the U.S. and a build up of geopolitical feud fueled by comments from former U.S. President
The tech-heavy index slid 2.77% to end at 17,996.92 as investors continued to favor rate-sensitive stocks over big tech names amid optimism on possible rate cuts following Fed Chair Jerome Powell's caution on keeping rates higher for longer.Japan's exports rose 5.4% year on year in June, a steep decline from 13.5% in May. Imports grew 3.2% year on year last month, down from 9.5% in May. Both exports and imports missed Reuters expectations of 6.4% and 9.3% respectively.
Japan's trade balance reversed from 1.2 trillion yen deficit in May, or $7.7 billion, to a 224 billion yen surplus.added 243.60 points, or 0.59%, to end at 41,198.08. This is the first time the index closed beyond 41,000. The broad S&P 500 shed 1.39%, with the information technology and communication services industries being the weakest performers in the session.