Super Micro Computer jumped nearly 20% after strong results, while Pegasystems fell more than 13%. On Tuesday, the Nasdaq gained 1.29%, supported by strong chip export data and solid earnings from 3M and GM.

Japan's 10-year yield rose to around 2.74%, a one-week high, following higher US Treasury yields and rising oil prices. A weaker yen at a fresh 40-year low added to expectations of further BOJ tightening. Traders also looked ahead to a JPY 300 billion 40-year bond auction after June's trade balance returned to deficit.

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