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
On Tuesday, Japan’s Nikkei share average reached a record high following the Bank of Japan’s anticipated interest rate hike, while indicating no immediate need for additional monetary policy tightening. Japanese government bonds experienced a decline following the decision to increase the key rate by a quarter point to 1%. Meanwhile, the yen remained relatively stable Read More
On Thursday, Japan’s Nikkei share average saw its biggest drop in three weeks, pulling back from a record high as investors moved away from AI-related stocks after Broadcom missed its second-quarter revenue targets. Furthermore, rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran have contributed to a decline in risk appetite. The index experienced a decline of Read More
Asia-Pacific markets experienced an uptick on Wednesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 achieving a record high, as investors seemed to overlook the uncertainties surrounding U.S.-Iran negotiations intended to resolve the Middle East conflict. Tensions have escalated between Washington and Tehran, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating on Tuesday that Iran has mined “large segments” of Read More
After rising 16% in April, Japan’s Nikkei 225 NI225 increased 12% last month. However, according to Citi, Japanese stocks may be nearing their top before continuing to advance until the end of the year. Supporting factors have included hopes for a U.S.-Iranian peace agreement, a peak in crude oil prices, a boom in AI and Read More
