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Japan’s Nikkei rises on weaker yen and tech sector gains
The Nikkei 225 Index rebounded on Tuesday, closing 1.8% higher at 38,062.92, marking its strongest level since August 1. The session saw the index rise more than 2% at one point, driven by a rally in technology shares and a softer yen.
Nikkei continues the rally on strong US retail sales data
The Japanese stock market index, Nikkei share average (Symbol: Nikkei225) climbed close to 3%, setting the stage for its best weekly performance in over four years.
Google may break up as the US DOJ weighs options
Explore the potential market impacts of a potential Google breakup as the DOJ considers divesting key assets like Android and Chrome.
Nikkei rises as Japanese yen stabilises, with tech shares leading gains
The Nikkei 225 index (Symbol: Nikkei225) jumped as traders returned from the Obon holiday, driven by a more stable yen and strong gains in tech stocks.
Week ahead: Market recovery or temporary reprieve?
The S&P 500 staged a dramatic comeback, posting its largest gain since 2022 with a 2.3% rise on Thursday. By the end of the week, the index had recovered over 4% from its Monday lows, and the VIX had settled back towards the 20 level, suggesting a return to relative stability.
Asia stocks rise, yen retreats after BOJ rules out rate hikes
Asian share markets extended their gains on Wednesday, with a notable rise in the Nikkei. This surge followed the Bank of Japan’s unexpected indication that it would not raise interest rates while markets remain volatile, leading to a sharp fall in the yen.
Strong yen brings down Japan Inc’s high-flying success
In just three trading sessions, the Nikkei share average (NI225) has lost a fifth of its value. On Monday, it tumbled 12.4%, marking its second-largest decline on record and its biggest since the Black Monday crash of October 1987.
Week ahead: Heightened volatility despite stable Fed rates
While maintaining its cautious approach to monetary policy, the Fed has signaled the possibility of a rate cut as early as September if inflation continues to ease.
Japanese market shakes as BOJ policy shift hits Nikkei
Thursday saw Japan’s Nikkei share average take a sharp tumble as the yen surged following the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) historic monetary policy meeting on Wednesday.
Japan banks lead Nikkei higher following BOJ rate hike
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, buoyed by banking stocks after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates for the second time since 2007. The Nikkei index was up 0.25% at 38,620.85 as of 0421 GMT, reversing earlier losses. The broader Topix index also turned positive, trading 0.37% higher. See: Nikkei225Continue Reading
