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15 August 2024
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 …

14 August 2024
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.

13 August 2024
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.

7 August 2024
Airbnb Q2 2024 earnings with EPS miss and revenue beat 

Airbnb reports Q2 2024 earnings with an EPS of 86 cents, missing estimates, but beats revenue expectations with $2.75 billion. Read more about the market implications.

7 August 2024
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 …

7 August 2024
US stock market rebound after major market selloff during recession fears

US stock market rebounds after a steep selloff, driven by recession fears and global market volatility. Notable tech giants like Microsoft and Tesla see major declines.

6 August 2024
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.

1 August 2024
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.

31 July 2024
Japan banks lead Nikkei higher following BOJ rate hike

Key points: The Nikkei index increased by 0.25%, supported by banking stocks after the BOJ rate hike. Banks attracted substantial foreign investments, with net stock purchases reaching 472 billion yen. Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, buoyed by banking …

31 July 2024
Emerging Asian currencies and stocks surge anticipating Fed decision

Emerging Asian currencies and stocks experienced gains on Wednesday as traders awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The South Korean won and the Thai baht led the way among currencies, rising by 0.6% and 0.5%, respectively.

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