Advantest leads Japan’s Nikkei higher ahead of Nvidia report

Japan’s Nikkei experienced a boost, driven by Advantest’s gains as investors eagerly anticipated Nvidia’s outlook. Nikon surged following reports of EssilorLuxottica’s potential stake increase. Market sentiment was influenced by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and concerns about potential Bank of Japan policy adjustments, impacting the yen’s trajectory. Automakers saw mixed performance, while bank shares generally declined.