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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.
Nikkei rises on strong economic growth and positive U.S. signals
Japan’s Nikkei index showed a strong performance on Thursday, rising by 1% to reach 36,808.75 by midday. This positive movement was largely driven by new data showing that Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, with an annualised growth rate of 3.1%.
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.
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.
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
Yen dips as Nikkei rises, central bank meetings near
Key points: On Monday, the yen ticked lower, easing to 154.24 yen against the dollar early in the Asian trading day, a 0.29% rise for the dollar after the yen’s recent surge to 151.945, its strongest in 12 weeks. This shift comes after the yen’s remarkable performance last week, where it gained 2.36% against theContinue Reading
Nikkei rebounds as chipmakers and shippers lead rally
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index rebounds from a three-week low, driven by gains in chipmakers and shippers. Explore market implications and short-term trading opportunities.
