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flag Global stocks rose Dec. 22, 2025, led by U.S. tech and Asian semiconductors, despite Japan’s rate hike.

flag Global stock markets rose on December 22, 2025, led by U.S. tech stocks, particularly AI-related firms like Nvidia and Broadcom, which fueled gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. flag Asian markets followed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 surging 1.8%, South Korea’s Kospi up 2.1%, and Taiwan’s Taiex gaining 1.6%, all boosted by strong semiconductor performances. flag Despite the Bank of Japan raising rates to a 30-year high, the yen weakened to 157.40 per dollar, prompting warnings of potential intervention. flag Other markets, including Hong Kong, China, and Australia, also posted modest gains, as optimism about year-end momentum persisted.

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