1. TSMC reports extremely strong AI demand, increased capital expenditure, and an earnings beat, signaling a bullish outlook for the semiconductor sector.
2. A Reuters poll shows 65% of economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates to 1.00% by the end of June, indicating a significant monetary policy shift.
3. Japan's Nikkei index closed at its highest level ever, reflecting strong investor confidence in the Japanese stock market.
TSMC Surges on AI Boom, BOJ Signals Rate Hike, Nikkei Hits Record High