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Introduction: Yen’s Downward Spiral This week witnessed a continued decline in the value of the yen against key currencies such as the euro, pound sterling, and the US dollar. Investors, eager for better returns outside Japan’s near-zero interest rate environment, drove the yen to new lows, marking its fourth consecutive …

Japanese stocks surged to a new record high on Thursday, surpassing levels last seen in 1989, as falling valuations and corporate reforms lured foreign investors seeking alternatives to turbulent Chinese markets. The Nikkei index soared by 2.19 percent to close at 39,098.68 points, reaching an intraday peak of 39,156.97 points—exceeding …

Investor anticipation gripped the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Nikkei index for the second consecutive day as it failed to surpass its all-time high. With market sentiment swaying on the impending financial report from US chip giant NVIDIA, the index struggled to maintain momentum amidst global uncertainties. Market Movement:Despite an initial rebound, …

Early on Tuesday, the EUR/USD pair moved above 1.0800 and tested the 1.0840 zone. A widespread sell-off of US dollars supports the Euro. Markets are awaiting EU PMIs and Fed meeting minutes.Tuesday saw the EUR/USD pair reach a two-week high just shy of 1.0840 as the dollar widely declined. However, …

EUR/USD has risen to 1.0833 due to the Eurozone’s widened current account surplus and a quiet US market. The ECB wage data and Lagarde’s remarks suggest a measured easing stance, awaiting Q1 insights. The US Leading Index and forthcoming FOMC minutes are expected to guide EUR/USD amidst varying expectations. The …

The primary Japanese stock index struggled to sustain its upward momentum on Tuesday, hovering approximately one percent below its highest peak recorded in over three decades. Trader apprehension ahead of Nvidia’s earnings release contributed to market uncertainty. China’s Interest Rate Cut Offers Brief Boost An unexpected interest rate cut in …

On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei average edged lower but maintained proximity to record highs, influenced by declines in chip-related stocks following losses in their US counterparts on Friday. The Nikkei index slipped by 0.04 percent, concluding the day at 38,470.38 points, after reaching 38,865.06 points on Friday. Notably, it remained a …

Nikkei’s Historic Surge:Japan’s Nikkei index surged to its highest level in 34 years on Friday, edging closer to surpassing the all-time high reached during the country’s economic bubble era in the 1980s. The index breached the post-bubble economic era’s previous peak, setting the stage for potentially eclipsing the record set …

Unexpected GDP Contraction:Data released by the Prime Minister’s Office in Japan early Thursday morning revealed a contraction in the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) during the fourth quarter. Contrary to expectations of growth by approximately 1.4%, the GDP contracted by 0.4% on an annual basis. Furthermore, the previous reading for …

Japan’s Nikkei index fell from its highest level in 34 years on Wednesday, affected by a sharp decline in Wall Street indices at the end of trading on Tuesday, but the weakness of the yen and increased investor interest are expected to push the benchmark index towards new high levels …