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.
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.
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 …
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.
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 (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 …
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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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