The Japanese stock market has gained almost 600 points in two sessions, with the Nikkei 225 now above 45,630 points. The global market forecast is soft, with tech shares under pressure as U.S. markets were down. On Wednesday, the Nikkei rose 0.30 percent to 45,63.31, with gains in financial and tech sectors. Wall Street closed lower, with concerns about the AI sector and valuations. Oil prices surged due to potential Russian oil sanctions. The Bank of Japan will release meeting minutes, maintaining interest rates and inflation outlook. Producer prices are expected to remain steady at 2.9 percent annually.

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