Tokyo market splits as Nikkei sets closing record
Tokyo stocks ended mixed as the Nikkei hit a record close on tech gains while the Topix fell, showing narrow market leadership....
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Nikkei falls as caution returns to Tokyo stocks
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful relief rally, with renewed concern over Middle East tensions and higher oil prices prompting a more defensive tone across the Tokyo market. The Nikkei 225 closed down 0.73% at 55,895.32, while the broader Topix lost 0.9% to 3,741.47.......
Chinese Yuan hits record lows against surging US dollar
The yuan has hit new record lows against the surging US dollar, with the internationally-traded yuan reaching its lowest point since 2011 and China’s domestic currency hitting its weakest level since the 2008 global financial crisis. This depreciation comes as the dollar continues to rise against other major currencies due......
Stable monetary policy propels Nikkei to an eight-month peak
In a significant financial development, the Nikkei, Japan’s premier stock index, surged to an eight-month high, driven by the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) decision to sustain its ultra-easy monetary policy. The central bank’s move, along with a series of robust domestic earnings, bolstered market sentiment, propelling the Nikkei to its......