Japan’s Nikkei index rose on Wednesday, recovering from declines recorded early in the session, as the decline in the yen supported shares of export companies, but shares of chip manufacturers fell. The Nikkei rose 0.29 percent to close at 33,451.83 points. The broader Topix index rose 0.44 percent. Cyber Agent …
Read More »Nikkei declines amid selling in auto stocks due to the rise in the yen
Japan’s Nikkei closed slightly lower on Tuesday as the yen’s rise against the dollar led to selling in automakers’ stocks. The Nikkei fell 0.1 percent to 33,354.14 after opening 0.2 percent higher and trading slightly higher during the session. The broader Topix index fell 0.2 percent to 2,367.79 points. The …
Read More »Market drivers – US Session, Nov. 20
The US Dollar Index dropped further and fell to 103.45, reaching its lowest level since late August. Risk appetite and lower Treasury yields weighed on the dollar.In the short term, the US dollar remains vulnerable even though the US economy is growing while the Eurozone and other economies are nearing …
Read More »The Japanese Petroleum Association expects an extension of the oil supply cuts from OPEC+
The head of the Japan Petroleum Industry Association said on Monday that he expects OPEC+ to extend supply cuts beyond December to support oil prices. Three OPEC+ sources told Reuters that the alliance is scheduled to study whether to impose additional oil cuts when it meets on November 26, after …
Read More »Nikkei falls from 33-year high after sharp gains spark caution
Japan’s Nikkei index rose to its highest level in more than three decades on Monday before changing course and closing lower as investors remained wary of the index’s recent significant gains. The Nikkei fell 0.59 percent to 33,388.03 points at the close, after earlier rising to its highest level since …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Nov. 14
China’s retail sales and industrial production figures, Australia’s Wage Price Index, and Japan’s Q3 GDP are set to be released on Wednesday. The US dollar experienced a sharp decline in October due to increased inflation, which led to a drop in the Dollar Index (DXY). The 10-year yield fell from …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher amid optimism about corporate profits
Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher on Tuesday amid optimism that local companies will continue to announce strong forecasts as the yen remains near its lowest level in three decades against the dollar. The Nikkei rose 0.34 percent to close at 32,695.93 points, while the broader Topix index rose 0.37 percent …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Nov. 13
The US Consumer Price Index is the crucial report on Tuesday. The Australian Westpac Consumer Confidence Index and the National Australia Bank’s Business Survey are due during the Asian session. Later in the day, the Eurozone will release Q3 GDP and employment figures, the UK will report jobs data, and …
Read More »Could China’s deflation impact global markets more than expected?
Only China wants its inflation to increase, whereas the rest of the world is trying to bring inflation down from current levels. China’s CPI decreased by two basis points in October. Although the country’s official statements indicate that deflation is unlikely, the PPI fell by more than 2.5%.There are also …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei closed flat after a wave of profit taking
On Monday, November 13, the Japanese Nikkei index gave up its gains during the session to close without significant change, with investors resorting to selling to take profits with the index reaching near the level of 33 thousand points, while the shares of Shiseido Cosmetics Company fell strongly after it …
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