Japan’s Nikkei experienced a decline on Friday, driven by heightened apprehensions regarding potential U.S. interest rate increases and a rise in oil prices that intensified inflation concerns. The benchmark Nikkei 225 gauge experienced a decline of 1.93%, closing at 64,011.34, which translates to a weekly decrease of 0.4%. The gauge earlier declined by as much Read More
Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix indexes each experienced an increase of 0.2% on Thursday, concluding at 65,271 and 4,055, respectively. This movement reversed earlier declines and marked the end of a two-session losing streak. Equities experienced a degree of relief as the recent escalation in oil prices and global bond yields began to wane, alleviating Read More
Japanese share indexes concluded Wednesday’s trading session in negative territory, as the intensification of the Middle East crisis overshadowed a resurgence of interest in AI-related firms. The benchmark index was up for most of the day, rising as much as 0.8%, before losing steam and ending 0.19% lower at 65,142.78. The broader Topix experienced a Read More
Japanese shares experienced a significant decline on Tuesday, driven by a resurgence of geopolitical tensions that negatively impacted risk sentiment. Additionally, a sudden appreciation of the yen exerted pressure on exporters. The benchmark index slid 1.7% to close at 65,269.33. The broader Topix declined by 1.83%, settling at 4,050.33. Iran has intensified its threats toward 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 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
Japan’s Nikkei share average experienced a notable increase on Thursday, following U.S. actions aimed at stabilising its bond market, which in turn bolstered investor sentiment and heightened demand for riskier assets. The Nikkei 225 advanced 1.36% to close at 66,216.79. The broader Topix experienced an increase of 1.18%, reaching a level of 4,059.73. Long-term borrowing Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average ended its five-day winning streak on Tuesday, as a stalemate in the Middle East conflict led to an increase in oil prices, reigniting concerns regarding bond market risks and inflation. The Nikkei declined by 2.5 percent, concluding at 67,460.73, following a 5.5 percent increase over the preceding five trading sessions. The Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share gauge rose on Friday, continuing its weekly gain, following softer U.S. producer prices that alleviated concerns regarding a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate hike and bolstered risk appetite. The benchmark Nikkei 225 advanced 0.59% to close at 68,713.80, notching a 4.7% weekly gain. The broader Topix climbed 0.51% to 4,197.20, marking a Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average experienced an increase of over three percent on Wednesday, driven by a surge in AI-related stocks that mirrored the performance of their US counterparts. Additionally, investors capitalised on stocks that exhibited a robust outlook. The Nikkei increased by 3.16 percent, reaching 65,979.02, while the broader Topix experienced a rise of 1.52 Read More
