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flag Japanese stocks dipped Friday amid tech and auto losses, but global markets rose on strong U.S. data and expectations of Fed rate cuts.

flag The Japanese stock market ended Friday slightly lower, ending a three-day rally as the Nikkei 225 dropped 399.94 points, or 0.87%, to close at 45,354.99, pressured by losses in tech and auto stocks. flag Despite the dip, global markets were set to open higher on Monday, supported by strong U.S. economic data including robust Q2 GDP growth and declining jobless claims, boosting expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. flag Wall Street rose, with all major indexes gaining, while crude oil prices increased due to Russia’s partial diesel export ban. flag Japan is scheduled to release economic leading and coincident indicators, and biotech firms await FDA decisions.

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