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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.

29 July 2024
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.

29 July 2024
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 …

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.

25 July 2024
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.

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.

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