Stocks gained ground on Friday, boosted by purchases after the European Central Bank’s decision to introduce quantitative monetary easing. The Nikkei 225 average advanced 182.73 points, or 1.05 percent, to end at 17,511.75, adding to the 48.54 points gained Thursday. The Topix closed 13.79 points, or 0.99 percent, higher at 1,403.22 a day after falling Read More
Author: Nikkei Futures
Nikkei rises to near 1-month high Friday, January 23 09:17:38 Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a near one-month high on Friday as investors’ risk appetite was buoyed after the European Central Bank unveiled a bond-buying scheme to help revive the region’s economy and stave off deflation. The Nikkei ended 1.1 percent higher at 17,511.75 Read More
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a near one-month high on Friday as investors’ risk appetite was buoyed after the European Central Bank unveiled a bond-buying scheme to help revive the region’s economy and stave off deflation. The Nikkei ended 1.1 percent higher at 17,511.75 points, the highest closing level Read More
* ECB soothes mkt; oil prices key to euro zone til March-economist * For the week, Nikkei has risen 3.7 pct * Yaskawa jumps after raising profit, dividend forecasts By Ayai Tomisawa TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a near three-week high on Friday morning as risk sentiment was buoyed Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday as investors took profits from the sharp jump in the past two sessions, while expectations that the European Central Bank will unveil stimulus measures on Thursday limited the losses. The Bank of Japan has cut next fiscal year’s inflation forecast and expanded a loan scheme aimed at boosting Read More
TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Japanese shares edged up on Thursday as the yen sagged versus the dollar after surging the previous day, although caution ahead of the closely-watched European Central Bank policy meeting firmly later in the day capped gains. Upcoming domestic corporate earnings announcements also added to the wait-and-see mood. The Nikkei ended Read More
* Trading remains choppy before ECB * Unicharm hits record high on strong profit report By Ayai Tomisawa TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Japanese shares were flat in choppy trade as the market digested expectations the European Central Bank will unveil new stimulus measures at its meeting later on Thursday, while a pause in the Read More
Stocks retreated on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, dampened by profit-taking after the recent surge. The Nikkei 225 average lost 85.82 points, or 0.49 percent, to end at 17,280.48. On Tuesday, the key market gauge surged 352.01 points. The Topix index closed down 7.02 points, or 0.50 percent, at 1,390.61, after rising 25.22 points Read More
TOKYO, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday as investors took profits from the sharp rises in the past two sessions, while expectations that the European Central Bank will unveil stimulus measures on Thursday limited losses. The Bank of Japan cut next fiscal year’s inflation forecast and expanded a loan scheme Read More
* Index-heavy Fast Retailing and SoftBank together take off hefty points from Nikkei * Toyota falls on report citing lower forecast in 2015 * BOJ expected to stand pat on policy * News that Islamic State threatens Japanese captives keeps market on edge By Ayai Tomisawa TOKYO, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average Read More