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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.
Japan’s Nikkei edges higher with profit-taking and market adjustments
The Nikkei share average saw modest gains on Monday, tempered by profit-taking following last week’s record highs. Market sentiment remains cautious with key economic data on the horizon.
Japan’s Nikkei climbs as tech stocks follow US growth shares
Japan’s Nikkei share average rose by 0.81% on Wednesday to reach 40,398.35 as of 0142 GMT, continuing the momentum from its 0.38% higher opening.
Japan’s Nikkei climbs to mid-April high on value stock surge and weaker yen
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed on Tuesday at its highest level in more than two months, marking a significant rally to 39,173.15, a 0.95% increase. The broader Topix climbed 1.72% to 2,787.37. This upswing reflects a shift in investor focus towards value stocks, moving away from semiconductor and other high-tech shares. The rallyContinue Reading
Japan’s Nikkei gains on Nvidia surge; Profit-taking limits further upside
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Wednesday, following an overnight rally in Wall Street’s semiconductor stocks. Nvidia’s impressive performance helped push Japan’s technology shares upward in the morning. Nvidia, which surpassed Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable company overnight, had a observable impact. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index also climbed over 1%,Continue Reading
