The memory-chip maker jumped 15.7%, lifting Sandisk and Applied Materials, while Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta remained under pressure.

The dollar index remained near 101.5, heading for a weekly gain. A softer PCE report slowed the latest advance, but expectations for additional Fed tightening continued to support the currency.

Japan's 10-year bond yield fell to around 2.61% despite stronger Tokyo inflation and continued support for higher rates from BOJ officials. Lower US Treasury yields and easing oil prices kept downward pressure on Japanese yields.

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