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
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
Japan’s Nikkei share average closed higher for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, buoyed by AI-related shares. However, fresh hurdles in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and investor caution in a volatile market constrained the extent of the gains. The benchmark Nikkei 225 advanced 0.59% to close at 70,474.96, paring an earlier surge of as much as Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average experienced an increase on Tuesday, bolstered by a resurgence in technology stocks that have significantly contributed to the index’s record quarterly gains. The benchmark Nikkei 225 advanced 0.86% to close at 70,062.32. For the April-June quarter, the index experienced a remarkable increase of 37%, representing its most significant quarterly gain in Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average reversed course to conclude the day on a positive note on Monday, as chip-related stocks mitigated losses following South Korea’s announcement of extensive chip and AI mega-projects. The Nikkei closed 0.15% higher at 69,468.11, after experiencing a decline of as much as 1.97% earlier in the session. The broader Topix rose Read More
Asian stock markets are predominantly experiencing declines on Monday, influenced by the generally negative signals from European markets and the absence of direction from Wall Street overnight. This comes amid renewed uncertainty regarding the peace agreement aimed at resolving the Middle East conflict, following US President Donald Trump’s warning of potential new strikes should Hezbollah Read More
