Japan’s Nikkei share average concluded the trading session down by 2% on Tuesday, influenced by declines in semiconductor-related heavyweights following a downturn in South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, which led to a significant drop in the benchmark KOSPI. The Nikkei NI225 fell 2.12% to close at 68,256.96. The broader Topix index ended 0.97% lower at 4,062.26 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 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 gauge experienced a decline for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, influenced by apprehensions regarding possible interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve and the valuations within the AI sector that dampened market sentiment. The benchmark Nikkei 225 slid 0.88% to close at 69,174.97, retreating further from a record high reached on Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average declined to a one-week low on Tuesday, pulling back after a robust rally that had propelled the index to consecutive record highs, leading investors to secure profits. The Nikkei dropped 3.6% to 69,788.38, hitting a one-week low and closing below the 70,000 mark for the first time since last Wednesday. The Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share index achieved its most significant weekly increase in almost two years on Friday, even as it reduced early gains later in the day amid rising concerns regarding the challenges of concluding negotiations to resolve the Iran conflict. The index has achieved consecutive record highs this week, marking its seventh consecutive session of Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share gauge surged past the significant 71,000 level for the first time on Thursday, following the extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. This development has alleviated geopolitical tensions and bolstered risk appetite among investors. The benchmark Nikkei 225 advanced 1.65% to close at 71,053.49, after touching an intraday high Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a record high for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, finishing just below the 70,000 threshold, as concerns over the Middle East conflict eased and sustained buying in AI-related shares continued in anticipation of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The Nikkei rose 0.7% to close at 69,902.25 after 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
