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Japan’s Nikkei climbs as investors snap up shares following sharp decline
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average saw a recovery on Tuesday, rising 1% to 38,482.11 as investors took advantage of lower stock prices after Monday’s sharp decline. The index had fallen 1.8% in the previous session, slipping below the psychologically important 38,000 level for the first time this month. See: Rebound expected for Nikkei225. Download Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:38 am
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South Korean shares gain over 1% on Wall Street rally; Chipmakers shine
Key points: South Korean shares saw a strong rise of more than 1% on Thursday, following a rally on Wall Street. This uptick came after inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision were released. Chipmakers drive KOSPI surge as U.S. markets hit record highs The benchmark KOSPI index increased by 42.76 points, or 1.55%, Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:38 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Japan’s Nikkei falls after initial gains ahead of BOJ policy decision
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei index reversed its early gains on Thursday, ending the morning session down 0.12% to 38,831.36. This shift occurred ahead of the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy decision due on Friday. Earlier in the session, the Nikkei had risen nearly 1%, crossing the 39,000 mark, supported by gains in chip-related stocks. Picture: Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:38 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
The US stock market surges following inflation slowdown
Key points: The US stock market rocketed higher as the latest report from the US Federal Reserve was released, with a positive reaction to the latest inflation data. The Fed has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 5.50%, contrary to prior expectations of three rate cuts for the year, now projecting only one Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:38 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
South African rand strengthens with coalition government talks
Key points: The South African rand rose against a broadly stronger US dollar (Currency pair: USDZAR) expecting political parties to agree on the formation of a coalition government. USDZAR pair was lowered to the 18.36540 zone, making the ZAR one of only three G20 currencies to rise against the US dollar, as markets eagerly await Continue Reading
Written on August 15, 2026 at 10:37 am
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