Japanese stocks rose at the close on Wednesday, due to optimism about the possibility of US lawmakers reaching an agreement on a stimulus package ahead of the presidential election, which boosted the world’s riskier assets. The Nikkei index rose 0.31% to close at 23,639.46 points, recouping some of the losses …
Read More »Japan Shares Closed Lower on Caution About US Stimulus
Japanese stocks closed lower on Tuesday, tracking down on Wall Street’s losses overnight, while investors are cautiously watching whether US projectors will be able to strike a deal on a stimulus package as the deadline approaches. The Nikkei index fell 0.44% to 2,3567.04 points at the close, while the broader …
Read More »Japanese Exports Fell More Than Expected by 4.9% in September
Japanese exports fell 4.9% in September year on year, more than expected. Imports decreased by 17.2%, better than expectations for a decline of 21.4%. As a result, the trade surplus decreased to 675.0 billion yen. It is reported that Japanese exports to China increased by 14.0%, the largest increase since …
Read More »Japan Shares Closed Higher Thanks to Renewed Hopes For US Stimulus
Japanese shares closed higher on Monday, following US futures gains in Asian trade, thanks to hopes of reaching an agreement on a US program to mitigate the economic damage from the Corona virus before the presidential elections. The benchmark Nikkei index rose 1.11% at the close to 23,671.13 points, while …
Read More »Nikkei Down With Sentiment Hit by Rising Covid-19 Cases in Europe
The Nikkei index fell in the Tokyo Stock Exchange today, Friday, as new restrictions to combat the Coronavirus in Europe weakened hopes for a rapid global economic recovery, but losses were limited after Fast Retail expected positive annual profits. The Nikkei index fell 0.41% to 23,410.63 points. The broader TOPIX …
Read More »Japan Stocks Are Declining as Investors Nervous About Risks
Japanese stocks fell on Thursday, as investor sentiment was damaged due to the dissipation of hopes for a new round of financial stimulus in the United States and the return of lockdown measures in some European countries due to the Corona outbreak and concerns about the strained Sino-US relations. The …
Read More »Kuroda: BoJ not Out of Tools
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is ready to take extra measurements to face the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, according to Governor Haruhiko Kuroda, Reuters reported. “We will closely monitor the impact of COVID-19 and not hesitate to take additional easing measures as necessary.” The BoJ is not out of …
Read More »Core Machinery Orders in Japan Rose 0.2% in August
The rate of core machinery orders in Japan increased by 0.2% in August compared to the previous month, more than expected. On an annual basis, basic orders decreased by 15.2% in the same month. Better than expected. The producer price index unexpectedly declined by -0.2% in September on a monthly …
Read More »Japan Shares Closed Lower on Profit-Taking Sales
Japanese stocks fell at the close on Monday, due to concern over the upcoming corporate business results reports, prompting investors to reap profits and leading the decline in the selective industrial and consumer sectors. The Nikkei index fell 0.26% to 23,558.69 points, while the broader TOPIX index lost 0.2% to …
Read More »Japan Stocks Post Biggest Weekly Gain in Two Months Thanks to US Stimulus Hopes
Japanese stocks achieved the largest weekly gain in two months, thanks to hopes for more stimulus in the United States, although some investors doubt the prospects of reaching an agreement in this regard before the US presidential elections. The Nikkei index closed down 0.12% at 23,619.69 points today. For the …
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