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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
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 …

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 …

29 July 2024
Yen dips as Nikkei rises, central bank meetings near

Key points: The yen dipped after hitting a 12-week high against the dollar. Japan’s Nikkei surged over 2%, reflecting market optimism. On Monday, the yen ticked lower, easing to 154.24 yen against the dollar early in the Asian trading day, …

26 July 2024
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.

24 July 2024
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.

24 July 2024
Japan’s Nikkei hits one-month low with mixed US tech earnings and a yen rally

Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday, closing at a one-month low of 39,154.85, down 1.11%. This marked its longest losing streak since October 2021. The broader Topix index also slid 1.42% to 2,793.12.

23 July 2024
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.

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