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Nikkei Futures Updates

Japanese indexes reached record highs on Wednesday amid speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may announce a snap election, potentially scheduled for February. Reports of a sudden election occurring while the Japanese leader experiences significant popularity have intensified the phenomenon known as the “Takaichi trade.” This situation is marked by a depreciating yen, which benefits Read More

Nikkei Futures Updates

Asia-Pacific markets experienced a general uptick on Thursday, following a rise on market driven by optimism regarding a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week, spurred by disappointing jobs data. Payroll processor ADP reported that private companies cut 32,000 workers in November, compared with 47,000 additions in October, and well below the Read More