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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
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.
Meme stock AMC drops on disappointing Q2 guidance and industry challenges
AMC stock (AMC) fell 7.7% after issuing disappointing guidance for the second quarter of 2024. The company anticipates a net loss of $32.8 million, translating to a loss of 10 cents per share.
Apple reaches historic union labour agreement with retail workers
Apple (Symbol: AAPL) has entered into a historic preliminary labour agreement with its retail workers in Towson, Maryland. This is the first time that the tech giant has reached such a deal in the United States, marking a significant milestone in labour relations for the company.
Week ahead: Volatility anticipated for US markets
This week, expect some additional volatility in the US as a slew of important data releases hover in the horizon. Before we delve into that, we take a quick a look at some of the key observations this week. The Nasdaq 100, heavily influenced by tech stocks, continued its descent as earnings reports from majorContinue Reading
Nasdaq 100 hits 7-week lows during tech rout
The Nasdaq composite falls to its lowest level since early June, marking its worst two-day drop since September 2022. Read more to find out about the market implications and outlook.
Tesla stock drops as Q2 profits halve
Tesla stock falls following Q2 earnings miss. CEO Elon Musk forecasts a $5 trillion valuation with robotaxis. Read more for market implication.
S&P 500 rebounds as tech shares lead market recovery
The S&P 500 rallied with tech shares like Nvidia surging. Biden’s decision not to seek re-election adds volatility. Read more on the latest market trends and forecasts.
