BOJ raises rates; Huang touts Nvidia’s chip sales surge – market movers

In a surprise move, the Bank of Japan lifted its policy rate, marking its first hike in years and signaling a shift toward a more hawkish stance amid rising inflation. The decision is expected to tighten liquidity and influence global bond markets. Meanwhile, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company’s chip sales have surged, driven by growing demand for AI and data‑center applications. The upbeat earnings report has buoyed NVDA shares, adding momentum to the broader technology sector. Analysts are watching the interplay between central‑bank policy and corporate earnings as key drivers of market direction.