Japans Nikkei traded largely sideways as investors awaited US CPI data for clues on the Federal Reserves interest-rate outlook, while Middle East tensions and concerns over shipping disruptions kept risk appetite in check.

Japans Nikkei index recorded an upward trend thanks to strong performances in AI and semiconductor stocks. Companies like Advantest and Tokyo Electron saw notable increases, while…

Japans Nikkei traded largely sideways as investors awaited US CPI data for clues on the Federal Reserves interest-rate outlook, while Middle East tensions and concerns over…