Nikkei 225 gains for 2nd day on AI, chip buying

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Japan's benchmark stock index has advanced for a second straight day, led by AI and semiconductor-related shares.
Japan's benchmark stock index has advanced for a second straight day, led by AI and semiconductor-related shares.
It has rebounded from a plunge last week triggered by the Democratic Party's sweeping victory in the US midterm elections.
The Nikkei 225 rose nearly 2.9 percent to end Tuesday's session at 60,459. Analysts say lower crude oil prices helped drive the rally.
Investor concerns over the situation in the Middle East eased after US President Donald Trump said military action against Iran does not currently seem necessary.
The Nikkei tumbled almost 6 percent on Friday on concern that the Democrats would impose stricter regulations on the AI sector and data centers after taking control of Congress. The Tokyo benchmark has now bounced back more than 5 percent this week.
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