TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average

rose 6% on Tuesday in a widespread rally, rebounding from a

1-1/2-year low hit in the previous session, as local traders

assessed strong performances of U.S. technology stocks.

As of 0020 GMT, the Nikkei index was up 5.9% at

32,959.59. The broader Topix traded 6.14% higher at

2,428.64.

The S&P 500 and the Dow closed lower, but the

technolog-heavy Nasdaq posted marginal gains on Monday after a

roller coaster session, with investors worried about an economic

slowdown and rising inflation as U.S. President Donald Trump dug

in his heels on tariffs, warning he could further increase

levies on China.

In Japan, chip-making equipment maker Tokyo Electron ( TOELF )

jumped 8.85% and chip-testing equipment maker Advantest ( ADTTF )

surged 11%.

Bank shares also advanced, with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial

Group ( MUFG ) surging 12% and Mizuho Financial Group ( MFG )

up 13%.

All 33 industry sub-indexes of the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw

gains, with the banking index leading the charge,

soaring 11% to become the top performer.