Japan's Nikkei gains as BOJ policy decision lacks surprises

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Japan’s Nikkei rose 1% after the Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady but raised inflation forecasts, signaling future rate hikes.
The central bank remained cautious on global trade uncertainties, despite recent progress in U.S.-Japan trade talks.
Strong earnings boosted stocks like Kyocera (+9.5%) and Astellas Pharma (+6.1%), while Panasonic fell 3%.
Copper-related stocks rallied, with Fujikura up 6.6% and Furukawa Electric gaining 5.8%.

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