Reuters

13:27 JST, July 3, 2025 (updated at 17:00 JST)

TOKYO, July 3 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share gauge eked out a small gain on Thursday even as uncertainty over a trade deal with the United States and the threat of heavy tariffs kept a lid on investor optimism.

Japanese shares were under water most of the session before breaking higher at the close. The Nikkei 225 Index ended 0.1% higher, snapping a two-day decline. The broader Topix also rose 0.1%.

Prolonged trade negotiations with the U.S. have yet to produce a deal,........

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