Japan's Nikkei share average soared to a six-week peak, buoyed by chip sector stocks after favorable earnings guidance from Micron Technology. The Nikkei 225 surged 2.28%, while the broader Topix remained relatively stable. Nevertheless, various stocks within the Nikkei faced downturns, particularly in finance. Analysts are wary about the durability of AI stock gains amid Micron's forecasts, with monetary policy talks suggesting possible interest rate hikes, creating market uncertainty.
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