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Stock Prices Temporarily Rise Over 3,200 Points on Expectations of Expanding AI and Semiconductor Markets

From NHK · () Japanese

Translated from Japanese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Nikkei stock index temporarily rose by over 3,200 points on July 31, 2026.
  • This surge was driven by positive earnings reports from U.S. tech giant Microsoft, boosting expectations for the AI and semiconductor markets.
  • The article also mentions related news on earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, and political updates.

Tokyo's stock market saw a significant temporary surge on July 31, 2026, with the Nikkei average climbing over 3,200 points. This upward movement was largely attributed to the strong financial results announced by the American IT company Microsoft for the previous quarter.

The positive earnings report from Microsoft has fueled optimism and heightened expectations for growth within the artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor markets. Investors reacted favorably to the news, driving up the value of related stocks and contributing to the broader market's rise.

Alongside the stock market activity, the article references other developing news, including ongoing earthquake-related information from Kumamoto, Japan, where seismic activity has caused casualties and damage. It also touches upon political developments, such as statements from Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida regarding consumption tax policy and international relations between the U.S. and Iran.

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