TSMC Surges on AI Boom, BOJ Signals Rate Hike, Nikkei Hits Record High

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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.