On Thursday, Japan’s Nikkei share average closed nearly 3% lower as chip-related firms sold off and an expanding Middle East war hampered risk appetite. This overshadowed record results and a solid forecast from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. The Nikkei concluded the trading session down 2.8% at 66,835.54, having experienced a decline of as much as Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average experienced an uptick on Wednesday, driven by a surge in chip-related shares following a robust performance on Wall Street and a positive outlook from chip equipment manufacturer ASML. The Nikkei closed 1.49% higher at 68,751.51, and the broader Topix rose 1.22% to 4,088.12. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced on Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average experienced an upswing on Tuesday, bolstered by bargain-hunting and favourable momentum from the technology-centric South Korean market. The benchmark Nikkei 225 increased by 0.74% to finish at 67,743.50, recovering from a prior decline of up to 1.45%. The broader Topix increased by 0.79% to 4,038.98. Shares experienced a general decline in Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average experienced a decline on Monday as investors assessed the corporate outlook in light of the renewed conflict in the Middle East, which has led to an increase in oil prices. The Nikkei experienced a decline of 1.92%, settling at 67,242.73, whereas the broader Topix registered a loss of 0.71%, closing at Read More
The Nikkei share gauge experienced an uptick on Friday, bolstered by a surge in AI-related stocks. Concurrently, the nation’s bond market and currency showed improvement, influenced by a possible shift in the investment strategy of Japan’s substantial pension funds. The benchmark Nikkei 225 experienced an increase of 2%, reaching 69,121.02, while the broader Topix saw Read More
The Nikkei 225 stock index in Tokyo saw a recovery on Thursday, following a sequence of falls that lasted for three consecutive days. In response to the recent decrease in the value of shares related with artificial intelligence and semiconductors, investors have repurchased those shares. As the day came to a close, the benchmark reached Read More
Most Asian stock markets experienced declines on Wednesday, as renewed selling pressure on semiconductor shares continued this week’s artificial intelligence-driven valuation adjustment. This trend has positioned South Korea’s KOSPI close to entering a bear market, despite an initial effort at bargain hunting.Oil prices continued to be high following the United States’ recent military actions against Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average concluded the trading session down by 2% on Tuesday, influenced by declines in semiconductor-related heavyweights following a downturn in South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, which led to a significant drop in the benchmark KOSPI. The Nikkei NI225 fell 2.12% to close at 68,256.96. The broader Topix index ended 0.97% lower at 4,062.26 Read More
Japan’s broad Topix gauge of shares advanced for a sixth consecutive session on Monday, driven by a decrease in oil prices and favourable trends in global markets that enhanced investor sentiment. The Topix gained 0.50% to close at 4,084.74, marking its longest winning streak since August 2025. The benchmark Nikkei 225, which is heavily weighted Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share gauge advanced on Friday, securing a weekly gain, as a reduction in rate hike expectations in the United States and encouraging economic indicators domestically enhanced market sentiment. The benchmark Nikkei 225 advanced 1.47% to close at 69,744.07, recovering from a 1.6% slide earlier in the session. The gauge experienced an increase of Read More
