Japanese stocks closed higher on Tuesday, June 15th, as technology and growth-focused stocks were supported by a strong Nasdaq close overnight, while drugmakers extended their gains. The Nikkei index jumped 0.96% to 29,441.30 points, its biggest gain since late May, while the broader Topix rose 0.8% to 1975.48 points, closing …
Read More »Wall Street Closes Higher Ahead of Fed Meeting
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed mostly higher on Monday, with Wall Street investors anticipating the outcomes of the next Federal Reserve policy meeting. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices closed at new record highs, with the latter rising for the sixth time in …
Read More »European Stocks Maintain Gains Ahead of Fed Meeting
European stocks closed higher on Monday, starting the week with a positive performance amid anticipation for the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting. The STOXX Europe surged by 0.25%, with oil stocks leading gains and adding 2%. The pan-European index recorded its fourth consecutive weekly rise last week. Meanwhile, the French …
Read More »Japanese Stocks Rise on Toshiba Crisis
Japanese shares rose on Monday as cyclical stocks such as tire makers rose, while Toshiba advanced after the company announced that two board members would be retiring amid a crisis over its governance. The Nikkei index rose 0.74% to 2,9161.80, its highest closing level since May 10. The broader Topix …
Read More »Wall Street Closes Higher with S&P 500 Hitting New Record High
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished higher on Friday, with Wall Street investors showing little concern over the recent surge in inflation, as it is likely to be temporary. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 34,479.60 points, rising by 13.36 points, or 0.04%, failing …
Read More »European Stocks Close Higher at New Record
European stocks surged on Friday to close to a new record high, with markets digesting concerns about the surge in U.S. inflation as it is expected to be temporary. The STOXX Europe 600 index gained 0.68% to finish at 457.64 points, maintaining its rising trend for the sixth consecutive session. …
Read More »European Shares Extend Gains For The Sixth Day
European shares extended gains for the sixth session Friday, June 11, supported by hopes that major central banks will continue to pursue an accommodative monetary policy despite signs of rising inflation, while gains in mining and travel companies lent support to indexes in the region. The Stoxx600 index of European …
Read More »Japan Shares Close Lower as Sectors of The Economic Cycle Decline And Toshiba Falls
Japanese stocks closed slightly lower Friday, June 11th as losses incurred by cyclical stocks, as well as banks and real estate companies offset gains made by the technical heavyweights in the market. The Nikkei index fell 0.03% to 28,948.73 points, while the broader Topix index fell 0.14% to 1954.02 points. …
Read More »Wall Street Closes Higher Despite Surge in Inflation
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 closing at a new record high, with Wall Street investors seemingly showing no concern over the surge in inflation that was shown by the consumer price data for last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose …
Read More »European Stocks Finish Mixed Following ECB Decision
European stocks closed Thursday on a mixed note, following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to maintain interest rates unchanged. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished marginally higher by a little less than 0.1% to close at a new record high. The UK’s FTSE100 index also gained 0.10% to finish …
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