Japan’s Nikkei fell into correction territory on Friday, as a global decline in chipmakers and an intensification of the Middle East conflict led investors to avoid risk assets. The benchmark Nikkei 225 experienced a decline of 4.03%, closing at 64,141.12, having previously dropped by as much as 6.18%. The index currently stands at a decline Read More
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 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
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a decline on Thursday, influenced by heightened tensions in the Middle East following recent U.S. military actions in Iran during the night. A U.S. official informed on Wednesday that American forces executed new strikes aimed at a military site thought to pose a threat to U.S. troops and commercial shipping in the Read More
Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a mixed performance on Wednesday as investors evaluated the implications of recent U.S. military actions in Iran, the precarious nature of the Washington-Tehran ceasefire, and the prevailing optimism regarding the potential for a negotiated settlement. Japan’s Nikkei 225 Closed flat at 64,999.41, relinquishing gains after reaching a new record high, while the Read More
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a general uptick on Thursday, following the upward momentum seen on Wall Street, fuelled by increasing optimism regarding a potential peace agreement in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that Washington was in the “final stages” of negotiations with Iran, as per a report, which contributed to an increase in Read More
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a decline on Wednesday as investors assessed the implications of heightened bond yields alongside a resurgence of geopolitical tensions. This shift in sentiment was influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration on Tuesday that he was “an hour away” from making a decision to strike Iran, although he was subsequently convinced to Read More
Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a mixed performance on Tuesday, as oil prices, although still high, experienced a slight decline following the announcement that President Donald Trump was delaying a planned military action against Iran. International benchmark Brent crude futures for July delivery experienced a decline of 1.3%, trading at $110.60 per barrel as of 4:25 am. Read More
