The Japanese stock market has dipped after a four-day winning streak, with the Nikkei 225 just below 45,050 points. Global markets show mixed trends, with U.S. bourses up. On Friday, the Nikkei closed lower due to tech stock losses and mixed results from automakers. Wall Street hit record highs, with the Dow up 0.37%, NASDAQ up 0.72%, and S&P 500 up 0.49%. Optimism over lower interest rates boosted markets, with the Fed signaling more cuts. Crude oil fell to $62.66 per barrel amid concerns about economic risks.

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