Japan’s Nikkei share average concluded the trading session on Monday with an increase exceeding 2%, propelled by stocks associated with chips and artificial intelligence, following the upward movement in U.S. semiconductor equities. The Nikkei experienced an increase of 2.12%, closing at 66,399.84, marking its highest closing level since August 28. The broader Topix experienced an Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average ended a four-session decline on Friday, propelled by a 12% surge in the index heavyweight SoftBank Group and supported by a robust performance on Wall Street the previous nite. The Nikkei closed 1.26% higher at 65,020.94, yet it recorded a weekly loss of 2%. Technology investor SoftBank Group experienced a notable Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average declined for the fourth straight session on Thursday, marking its lowest close in a month. This downturn reflects the prevailing uncertainty surrounding interest rates and currencies, which has deterred investors from engaging with risk assets. The Nikkei 225 Index concluded the session down 0.17 percent at 64,214.48, having faced challenges in Read More
The Nikkei 225 Index declined by 2.85%, closing at 64,325 on Wednesday, reaching four-week lows as rising global bond yields and oil prices exerted significant pressure on equities. Oil prices increased for a third straight session as tensions between the US and Iran intensified, raising inflationary concerns and driving global bond yields upward. Japan’s 10-year Read More
Tokyo stocks concluded the trading session on September 1 with a mixed performance. The Nikkei 225 finished at 66,215.34, reflecting a decline of 96.59 points, or 0.15%. This downturn was influenced by increasing bond yields and a downturn in semiconductor shares. Conversely, the broader TOPIX experienced an uptick, rising by 25.57 points, or 0.62%, to Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share gauge experienced a slight decline on Monday, influenced by increasing expectations for central bank rate hikes that impacted risk sentiment. The benchmark Nikkei 225 declined by 1.97%, concluding the session at 65,096.63, after rebounding from a prior drop of up to 2.37%. The broader Topix declined by 0.84%, settling at 4,111.71. Wall Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average experienced an increase on Friday, primarily driven by technology stocks. However, the extent of the gains was limited due to ongoing concerns regarding inflation and the uncertainty surrounding the potential signals from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s upcoming speech at Jackson Hole. The Nikkei rose 0.4% to close at 66,405.56. Chip-testing Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average reversed early gains to close lower on Thursday, influenced by a supplier, while the broader Topix experienced a slight increase due to value-buying. The index experienced a decline of 0.2%, settling at 66,131.98, following a prior increase of as much as 1%. In contrast, the broader measure saw an uptick of Read More
The Nikkei 225 Index increased by 0.6%, surpassing 66,000 on Wednesday, building on gains from the prior session as declining oil prices alleviated worries regarding imminent inflationary pressures. Japanese stocks mirrored the gains observed on Wall Street overnight, influenced by a significant decline in long-term Treasury yields. Meanwhile, investors remained on the lookout for more Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average reversed course to conclude the day on a positive note on Tuesday, as chip-related stocks mirrored the rebound observed in South Korean shares. The Nikkei experienced an increase of 0.5%, concluding the session at 65,856.43, following a decline of as much as 1.4% earlier in the trading day. The broader Topix Read More
