Japan’s Nikkei hit a six-month high, and the broader Topix touched its highest level since 1990, continuing its rally since the end of August on hopes of a new government formation and a further improvement in profits. News that US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held …
Read More »Japan Decides to Extend Emergency Measures Again
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga confirmed, during his statements today, Thursday, that the emergency measures within the country will be extended again until September 30, to contribute to containing the outbreak of the new Corona virus and the new delta mutator inside the country. The Japanese Prime Minister indicated that …
Read More »Nikkei Retreats From 6-Month High on Fears of Slowing Growth
The Nikkei index fell from a six-month high to close lower on Thursday, in line with global markets as fears grew of slowing economic growth due to the mutated delta strain of the rapidly spreading Coronavirus. The Nikkei closed down 0.57 percent at 30,008.19 points, halting eight consecutive days of …
Read More »Nikkei Closes at Nearly 6-month high on Bargain Hunting For Cheap Stocks
On Wednesday, the Nikkei average closed at its highest level in nearly six months as investors bought cheap shares on the hope of an economic recovery, while SoftBank shares jumped thanks to a revenue-sharing deal with Deutsche Telekom. The Nikkei rose 0.89 percent to 30,181.21 points, its highest level since …
Read More »Nikkei Rises 0.76% at The Beginning of Trading in Tokyo
The Nikkei average rose in early trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday. The Nikkei rose 0.76 percent to 2,9883.92 points, while the broader Topix index rose 0.75 percent to 2056.45 points.
Read More »Nikkei Rises 1.28% at The Beginning of Trading in Tokyo
The Nikkei average rose in early trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Monday. The Nikkei rose 1.28% to 2,9501.22 points, while the broader Topix index rose 0.93% to 2034.22 points.
Read More »Japan Shares Reach 3-Decade High as PM Announces Stepping Down
Japanese stocks rose, while the broad Topix index reached its highest level in more than 30 years, after Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga tendered his resignation, paving the way for a new government that could help the ruling coalition win the upcoming elections. The Nikkei index rose 2.04% to 29,128.11 points, …
Read More »Japan’s Topix Index Reaches Its Highest Level in More Than 5 Months
Japan’s Topix index closed at a more than five-month high on Thursday, recovering from earlier losses, as a rise in technology shares offset the impact of a decline in carriers. Topix rose 0.14% to 1983.57 points, its highest closing level since March 29. The index rose for the fourth consecutive …
Read More »Nikkei Rises Sharply on Hopes That Political Fears Will Abate
Japanese shares jumped on Wednesday, with the Nikkei index hitting a one-and-a-half month high, as investors bet that a maneuver by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga could help restore political stability. The Nikkei gained 1.29% to 28,451.02 points, the highest closing level since July 14, after it crossed important resistance levels …
Read More »Japan Shares Close Higher Thanks to Wall Street Gains
Japanese stocks rose on Monday, August 30, due to a rebound on Wall Street, after US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole forum eased market concerns about a rapid withdrawal of stimulus measures due to the epidemic. The broader TOPIX index rose near the close to …
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