Japanese stocks fell to their lowest levels in a month today, Thursday, under the weight of fears about new closures to combat the Coronavirus in Europe, but the optimistic expectations of companies during the results season limited the losses. The benchmark Nikkei index closed 0.37% at 23,331.94 points. The Nikkei …
Read More »Nikkei Falls On Coronavirus Fears And US Elections
Japanese stocks fell on Wednesday for a third consecutive session, weighed by concerns related to an increase in coronavirus cases in Europe and the United States, which could further damage the already ailing global economy. Analysts also said that apathy dominated trading, as the US presidential elections kept many investors …
Read More »The Nikkei is up 0.02% in Early Trading in Tokyo
The Nikkei benchmark rose in early trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Monday, October 26th. The Nikkei rose 0.02% to 23,520.78 points, while the broader Topix index fell 0.13% to 1623.13 points.
Read More »Japan Shares Closed Lower Amid a Rising Yen and US Political Uncertainty
Japanese stocks closed lower on Thursday, as the rise of the yen threatened exporters’ profits and amid fears that no agreement will be reached on an important US stimulus package before the presidential elections scheduled for the third of November. The benchmark Nikkei index closed down 0.7% to 23,474.2 points, …
Read More »Japanese Stocks Rise on Optimism About US Stimulus
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 »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 »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 …
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