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Japan stocks rise; SoftBank, tech and financials lead gains

Japanese stocks are higher in early trade as expectations for Fed rate increases recede. SoftBank Group is up 6.5%, Fujitsu is up 3.1% and Nomura Holdings is up 1.9%.

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2011 ET - Japanese stocks are higher in early trade as expectations for the Fed's rate increases recede.

Technology and financial stocks are leading the gains.

SoftBank Group is up 6.5%, Fujitsu is 3.1% higher and Nomura Holdings is up 1.9%.

The dollar is at 155.32 yen, down sharply from Y157.23 as…