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Japan’s Nikkei 225 index continued its upward momentum during Wednesday’s trading session (November 11, 2026), rising 0.6% to move above the 60,800 level. This gain marks a positive trend for the third consecutive session, bolstered by improving sentiment toward technology and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Investor optimism grew following a stronger-than-expected financial performance report from cloud computing infrastructure provider CoreWeave. These results helped alleviate concerns regarding the growth outlook for the AI industry—a sector that had recently faced intense selling pressure in global markets.
Positive sentiment toward the tech sector was further strengthened by reports that AI developer Anthropic could potentially begin trading its shares on an exchange as early as next week. The company is reportedly aiming to raise up to US$90 billion, with a diluted valuation of approximately US$1.4 trillion. This plan has drawn investor attention to the significant capital requirements and growth opportunities within the AI industry. Nevertheless, the final valuation and timing of the share offering remain subject to the company’s evolving plans and broader market conditions. The enthusiasm surrounding Anthropic’s prospects has helped bolster sentiment for Asian technology stocks.
Interestingly, the Nikkei’s rise occurred even as Wall Street faced downward pressure in the previous session. Declines in Nvidia shares, combined with U.S. inflation data that came in higher than anticipated, weighed heavily on the American stock market. Persistent inflation has fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve (the Fed) might continue to raise interest rates, raising concerns about corporate borrowing costs. However, the Japanese market has demonstrated greater resilience, as investors have focused more on the recovering outlook for the AI industry and the positive performance emerging from technology companies.
The rally in the Japanese index was led by a number of stocks linked to the technology and semiconductor sectors. Advantest rose 0.7%, Taiyo Yuden strengthened 3.6%, and Tokyo Electron gained 1.1%. These gains indicate that investor interest in companies that supply technology components and equipment is beginning to recover following the pressure experienced the previous week. Beyond the technology sector, financial and consumer stocks also provided support to the index; Mitsubishi UFJ rose 1.7%, while Fast Retailing gained 1.1%. The strengthening across these sectors helped maintain the Nikkei’s positive momentum, even as global market sentiment continues to face uncertainty.