Author: Nikkei Futures

Stocks fell Tuesday, dragged down by extended losses on Wall Street overnight and a rise in the yen. The Nikkei 225 average plunged 110.02 points, or 0.64 percent, to close at 17,087.71. On Friday, the key market gauge climbed 30.63 points. The Topix ended down 5.89 points, or 0.43 percent, at 1,374.69 after rising 2.91 Read More

Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 2.0 per cent on Tuesday after a long week-end as declines in US stocks and weakening oil prices dampened the risk appetite, while a strong yen hurt exporters. By mid-morning, the Nikkei was at 16,849.34, nearing its one-month low of 16,672.94 hit on December 17. On Friday, it had gained Read More

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese shares edged higher Tuesday after trade data for the world’s No. 2 economy came in a tad better than expected while Japan’s Nikkei traced declines on Wall Street driven by the plunging oil price. KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index slumped 1.7 percent to 16,898.87 and South Korea’s Kospi Read More

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Stocks ended slightly higher Friday, boosted by purchases following an overnight rise in New York equities, but their gains were limited by caution prior to the release of key U.S. economic data. The Nikkei 225 average climbed 30.63 points to end at 17,197.73. On Thursday, the key market gauge jumped 281.77 points. The Topix closed Read More

TOKYO, Jan 9 (Reuters) – The Nikkei rose for a third day on Friday on growing confidence in the U.S. economy and hopes of aggressive stimulus steps in Europe, while Fast Retailing Co rose after reporting strong quarterly profits. The Nikkei advanced 0.2 percent to end at 17,197.73 after dipping into negative territory earlier. For Read More

* Nikkei nears its 25-day moving average * Fast Retailing contributes hefty gains after strong 1Q * For the week, Nikkei is down 1.1 pct By Ayai Tomisawa TOKYO, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Japanese stocks extended their gains into a third day on Friday morning after Wall Street rallied on growing confidence in the U.S. Read More