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Japanese shares closed lower on Thursday, June 17, as investors sold shares of technology companies and the drugmaker after a weak close on Wall Street after the US Federal Reserve signaled earlier-than-expected interest rate increases, while the financial sector shone with a rise in US Treasury yields. The Nikkei index …

Japanese stocks closed higher on Tuesday, June 15th, as technology and growth-focused stocks were supported by a strong Nasdaq close overnight, while drugmakers extended their gains. The Nikkei index jumped 0.96% to 29,441.30 points, its biggest gain since late May, while the broader Topix rose 0.8% to 1975.48 points, closing …

Japanese shares rose on Monday as cyclical stocks such as tire makers rose, while Toshiba advanced after the company announced that two board members would be retiring amid a crisis over its governance. The Nikkei index rose 0.74% to 2,9161.80, its highest closing level since May 10. The broader Topix …

Japanese stocks closed slightly lower Friday, June 11th as losses incurred by cyclical stocks, as well as banks and real estate companies offset gains made by the technical heavyweights in the market. The Nikkei index fell 0.03% to 28,948.73 points, while the broader Topix index fell 0.14% to 1954.02 points. …

Japanese shares closed lower on Wednesday, June 9, on profit-taking sales of shipping and semiconductor shares, while investors awaited US inflation data that may have an impact on when the US Federal Reserve will reduce its stimulus program. Financial sector stocks and insurance companies fell after the decline in US …

Japanese shares closed higher on Monday after US jobs data eased fears of an early Federal Reserve policy easing, but strong profit-taking capped gains amid caution ahead of US inflation data this week. The Nikkei index rose 0.27% to 29,019.24 points, after it rose 1% earlier in the session, approaching …

Japanese stocks were mixed at the close Friday, June 4, affected by growth-related stocks, while investors awaited the important US jobs report, which may increase concerns about inflation and talk of reduced purchases by the Federal Reserve. The Nikkei index closed down 0.40% to 28,941.52 points after two days of …

Japanese shares closed higher on Thursday, as the broad Topix index hit its highest level in more than six weeks as the country’s vaccination campaign increased activity, raising hopes that the economy will recover from pandemic-related restrictions. The Nikkei index rose 0.39% to 29,058.11 points, while the broader Topix index …

Japanese shares closed higher on Wednesday, June 2, buoyed by gains in the hotel sector, as increased activity in vaccination campaigns raised hopes of resuming economic activities, while shares of automakers rose to new records amid an increase in global demand. The Nikkei index rose 0.46% to close at 28946.14 …

The main Japanese stock index, Nikkei, closed slightly lower on Tuesday, June 1, as investors awaited two important US economic reports, but losses were limited by hopes that the local economy would return to normal activity in light of the increase in vaccination activity despite the delay. The Nikkei index …