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Japan’s Nikkei index managed to recover most of its early losses and closed relatively stable on Tuesday, March 3, as investors seized the opportunity to buy into declining stocks following a dip from record highs. The index dipped marginally by 0.03% to 40,097.63 points, significantly paring down its losses which …

On Monday, March 4, Japan’s Nikkei index achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 40,000 points for the first time, propelled by corporate governance reforms and robust valuations that have attracted sustained interest from global investors. Benefiting from a surge in the technology sector, mirroring gains seen in US markets, the Nikkei …

Introduction: Japanese Market Achieves Milestone Japan’s Nikkei index soared to unprecedented heights on Friday, propelled by a surge in technology-related stocks following record highs in American markets. Positive remarks from Federal Reserve officials regarding interest rates further bolstered investor confidence. Record-Breaking Performance: Nikkei Hits New Peak The Nikkei index achieved …

Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a modest decline on Thursday, as investors opted to capitalize on recent gains, leading to profit-taking activities. However, the index managed to recover from its early losses, supported by buying demand after dipping below the 39,000-point mark for the first time since late February. The yen’s …

Introduction: Nikkei Average Sees Minimal Movement Amidst Profit-Taking Japan’s Nikkei average ended Tuesday’s trading session nearly unchanged, relinquishing most of its early gains as investors opted to book profits, particularly in chip heavyweight Advantest. Despite reaching unprecedented levels earlier in the session, the index closed with marginal movement, reflecting a …

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, …

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 …