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Oil prices continued their ascent on Friday, poised to mark a second consecutive week of gains, buoyed by geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East, concerns over dwindling supplies, and optimism surrounding global fuel demand as economies recover. Brent crude surged by 49 cents, or 0.5 percent, reaching $91.14 …

On Thursday, the Nikkei index closed higher as investors seized the opportunity to buy stocks following a recent bout of profit-taking amidst the start of the new fiscal year. The Nikkei advanced by 0.81 percent at the close, reaching 39,773.14 points, after peaking during the session with a gain of …

Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher on Tuesday, briefly surpassing the 40,000-point mark before some gains were trimmed by profit-taking and concerns about potential intervention by Japanese authorities to stabilize the yen. The Nikkei index ended Tuesday’s session up 0.1 percent at 39,838.91 points. Although the index has risen approximately 19 …

On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a notable downturn, closing at its lowest level in two weeks, dipping below the 40,000-point mark. This decline was primarily attributed to traders opting to sell stocks to secure profits on the first day of the country’s new fiscal year. The Nikkei index recorded …

In today’s trading session, the Japanese Nikkei index witnessed a day of relatively subdued activity, with minor fluctuations driven by a combination of gains in chip-related stocks and declines in prominent players such as Fast Retailing and Nissan Motor. Here’s a breakdown of the key highlights from the market: Semiconductor …

Japan’s Nikkei index reached an all-time high on Friday, propelled by record gains on Wall Street and a surge in automaker stocks driven by a weakening yen. The Nikkei climbed 0.18 percent to close at 40,888.43, briefly touching 41,087.75 during the session, surpassing its previous peak. This milestone comes as …

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is anticipated to maintain its current interest rate stance until at least June, aligning with its counterparts such as the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve. The SNB may opt to observe its peers’ actions regarding the cessation of monetary tightening before making …

On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei index rallied significantly, buoyed by investor optimism fueled by insights into potential changes in the Bank of Japan’s policy, expected to be unveiled on Tuesday. Key Highlights: Nikkei Performance: The Nikkei surged by 2.67 percent to close at 39,740.44 points, marking its most substantial daily gain …

The Nikkei index in Japan closed higher on Thursday, rebounding from early losses as chip-related heavyweight stocks trimmed declines and energy stocks gained momentum. Market Performance The Nikkei closed up 0.29 percent at 38,807.38 points after enduring three consecutive sessions of losses. The index had initially fallen by as much …

In Wednesday’s trading session, Japan’s Nikkei index extended its losses for the third consecutive day, reflecting investors’ cautious stance as they evaluated the potential implications of the Bank of Japan’s forthcoming monetary policy meeting, on March 18-19. Nikkei’s Decline: The Nikkei index experienced a modest decline of 0.26 percent, closing …