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Hiroichi Nishi
For Hiroichi Nishi's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Nov 22, 2001
Market fluctuations reflect investor jitters
With signs of an economic recovery nowhere in sight, the Tokyo stock market has been a roller coaster ride in recent weeks.
BUSINESS
Aug 24, 2001
TSE downbeat despite promise of reforms
The Tokyo stock market remains caught between crosscurrents stemming from expectations of the positive effects of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's reform initiative and fears of further deterioration in the prospects for economic and corporate earnings.
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2001
Tokyo stocks to face 12,200-13,800 bracket
The Tokyo stock market could remain in a corrective phase for some time.
BUSINESS
Jun 1, 2001
Investors shun directionless Tokyo market
The idle Tokyo stock market could spend weeks searching for direction amid concerns over corporate earnings and economic prospects.
BUSINESS
May 3, 2001
Optimism continues to fuel Nikkei rebound
The upturn in Tokyo share prices has gathered momentum in recent days, reaffirming the positive shift in market sentiment.
BUSINESS
Apr 5, 2001
Rebound on horizon for Tokyo's stocks
Although the Tokyo stock market is still in a bit of a corrective phase, a solid rebound appears to be in the offing.
BUSINESS
Mar 7, 2001
Stock slump offers bargains if floor forms
The Tokyo Stock Exchange remains mired in a depressed price range, with the benchmark Nikkei average flirting with its lowest level in more than 15 years.
BUSINESS
Feb 2, 2001
Hopes rise as Fed cuts rates, Dow rebounds
The Tokyo stock market has had an overall positive tone recently, bolstered by a rebound on Wall Street.
BUSINESS
Dec 28, 2000
TSE feared falling to new postbubble low
Tokyo share prices may remain in a correction phase through much of the coming months. With investor sentiment at its lowest level in years, the market is unlikely to shake off its bearish sentiment anytime soon.
BUSINESS
Sep 29, 2000
Stability, surge may be in store for stocks
The Tokyo stock market has remained in a corrective phase through much of this month, sending the key Nikkei average slumping to its year-to-date low.
BUSINESS
Sep 1, 2000
Tokyo stocks should keep on trucking up
The uptrend in Tokyo share prices appears likely to gather momentum in the coming weeks amid growing opti- mism about economic prospects.
BUSINESS
Aug 4, 2000
Selling pressure unsettling stock market
A spate of unnerving developments has seriously unsettled the Tokyo stock market in recent weeks.
BUSINESS
Jul 5, 2000
All things pointing to high-priced activity
The Tokyo stock market appears poised to snap out of a three-month correction. Having reached a high of 20,833 on April 12, the 225- issue Nikkei average fell to 16,008 on May 15 and is now hovering around 17,500.
BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2000
Nikkei poised to see more ups than downs
The Tokyo stock market appears to be gathering steam for bursts of high-priced activity in the months ahead.
BUSINESS
May 10, 2000
Correction episode may be near an end
The trigger for Tokyo stock price corrections in recent weeks has been volatility on the New York Stock Exchange.
BUSINESS
Mar 8, 2000
Recovery mood to yield brisk April activity
Much of the uptrend in share prices has run out of steam as corporate investors stepped up sales to take profits and unwind cross-shareholding ties.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Latest Biden chip deal highlights U.S. semiconductor successes
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as he announces a preliminary agreement with Intel for a major CHIPS and Science Act award, during a visit to the Intel Ocotillo Campus in Chandler, Arizona, on March 20.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
Upstart Zelvia shows that, in the J. League, it’s anyone’s game
Machida supporters wave giant flags during the team's game against Vissel Kobe at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sunday.

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