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The Bank of Japan decided to keep its key interest rate at -0.1%, citing ongoing uncertainty in global markets and the need to support domestic economic recovery.
Toyota Motor Corporation reported its highest-ever quarterly operating profit, driven by surging global demand for hybrid vehicles and favorable currency effects.
Bitcoin crossed the ¥10 million milestone for the first time as Japanese institutional investors increase their cryptocurrency holdings.
SoftBank's Vision Fund segment swung back to profit driven by valuation gains in AI-focused portfolio companies.
Japan's benchmark index touched its highest level since 1990, driven by semiconductor and technology stocks benefiting from global AI investment boom.
The yen weakened toward the 150 level against the dollar as markets reassess the timeline for Bank of Japan policy normalization.