Business / Financial Markets
The Topix index of all first-section issues finished up 9.55 points, or 0.62 percent, at 1,558.77.
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The dollar was almost muted around ¥107.50 in thin Tokyo trading on Friday as investors retreated to the sidelines due to a three-day weekend in the United States. At 5 p.m., ...
Business / Financial Markets
Nikkei adds 160 points after strong U.S. jobs report for June
Tokyo stocks rose further on Friday, supported by an overnight advance on Wall Street that reflected stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data. The Nikkei average of 225 selected issues listed on the first ...
Business / Financial Markets Jul 2, 2020
The dollar went slightly below ¥107.50 while repeating minor ups and downs in Tokyo trading Thursday. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥107.48-48, down from ¥107.57-57 at the same time Wednesday. The euro was at $1.1280-1281, up from $1.1231-1231, and at ¥121.24-25, up from ...
Business / Financial Markets Jul 2, 2020
Nikkei climbs slightly to 22,145, tempered by infection surge in Tokyo
Tokyo stocks rebounded modestly on Thursday, although their upside was capped by growing coronavirus fears amid a rise in infections in the capital. The Nikkei average of 225 selected issues listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose 24.23 points, or 0.11 ...
Business / Financial Markets Jul 1, 2020
The dollar fell below ¥107.60 in Tokyo on Wednesday, pressured by persistent concerns over a further spread of the new coronavirus. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥107.57-57, down from ¥107.72-72 at the same time Tuesday. The euro was at $1.1231-1231, up from $1.1222-1223, ...
Business / Financial Markets Jul 1, 2020
Tokyo stocks fell back Wednesday as selling to lock in profits pushed them down in thin trading. The 225-issue Nikkei average dropped 166.41 points, or 0.75 percent, to end at 22,121.73. On Tuesday, the key market gauge rose 293.10 points. The Topix index of all first-section ...
Business / Financial Markets Jun 30, 2020
The dollar climbed above ¥107.70 in Tokyo on Tuesday, aided by growing risk appetite reflecting an overnight rise of U.S. equities. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥107.72, up from ¥107.19 at the same time Monday. The euro was at $1.1222, down from $1.1243, ...
Business / Financial Markets Jun 29, 2020
Dollar rises to around ¥107.20 in Tokyo as pair meander through virus news
The dollar strengthened to levels around ¥107.20 in Tokyo trading Monday. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥107.19-19, up from ¥106.98-98 at the same time Friday. The euro was at $1.1243-1243, up from $1.1224-1224, and at ¥120.51-53, up from ¥120.06-11. Following a rise above ¥107.30 ...
Business / Financial Markets Jun 29, 2020
Nikkei sheds 517 points to sink below 22,000 on coronavirus jitters
The Nikkei average shed over 500 points to finish below 22,000 for the first time in two weeks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, with investor sentiment battered by the continuing spread of the novel coronavirus in and outside Japan. The key Nikkei average of ...
Business / Financial Markets Jun 29, 2020
Amateur traders pile into Asian stocks, making pros nervous
by Gearoid Reidy and Ayaka Maki
When the coronavirus pandemic sent shares plunging, you didn’t have to be a professional investor to spot a buying opportunity. In fact, it might be better if you weren’t. The can’t-miss rise of equity markets around Asia is fueling the explosion of interest among retail ...
Business / Financial Markets Jun 26, 2020
Nikkei rebounds on news of European safeguards, U.S. easing of Volcker Rule
Tokyo stocks staged a sound rally Friday, with buying sentiment boosted by upturns in U.S.and European markets. The Nikkei average of 225 selected issues listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange climbed 252.29 points, or 1.13 percent, to end at 22,512.08, bouncing ...