Focus on snap poll as Suga's continuity policy gives market firm footing
Market participants are closely watching whether the new prime minister will dissolve the Lower House for a snap election to strengthen his grip on power.
The dollar lost further ground to trade below ¥104.60 in Tokyo on Friday, with a risk-off mood enhanced by caution over sell-offs in the European and U.S. stock markets. At 5 ...
Tokyo stocks managed to turn higher after struggling for direction Friday, with buybacks of lagging issues gaining strength. The 225-issue Nikkei average of the Tokyo Stock Exchange climbed 40.93 points, or ...
The dollar dropped below ¥105 on risk-averse selling in Tokyo trading Thursday. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥104.76, down from ¥105.24 at the same time Wednesday. The euro was at $1.1793, down from $1.1861, and at ¥123.52, down from ¥124.83. The dollar recovered to ...
Tokyo stocks fall back on stronger yen, overseas market drops
Tokyo stocks took a downturn Thursday on the back of the yen's appreciation and overseas market falls. The 225-issue Nikkei average of the Tokyo Stock Exchange shed 156.16 points, or 0.67 percent, to close at 23,319.37, after rising 20.64 points Wednesday. The Topix index of all ...
The dollar eased to around ¥106 in lackluster Tokyo trading Monday, weighed down by position-squaring selling. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥105.97, down from ¥106.23 at the same time Friday. The euro was at $1.1863, up from $1.1833, and at ¥125.72, up from ...
Tokyo stocks gained further ground Monday, getting a boost from rises in overseas markets. The 225-issue Nikkei average of the Tokyo Stock Exchange advanced 152.81 points, or 0.65 pct, to end at 23,559.30, after the key market gauge gained 171.02 points Friday. The Topix index of ...
Japanese investors are now turning to bonds from the European Union instead.
The dollar was firmer around ¥106.20 in Tokyo trading Friday, amid the absence of strong trading incentives. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥106.23, up from ¥106.06 at the same time Thursday. The euro was at $1.1833, up from $1.1817, and at ¥125.66, up ...
Tokyo stocks recouped earlier losses to end higher Friday, reflecting a rise in Dow Jones Industrial Average futures in off-hours trading. The 225-issue Nikkei average of the Tokyo Stock Exchange gained 171.02 points, or 0.74 percent, to end at 23,406.49. On Thursday, the key market ...
The dollar was firmer above ¥106 in Tokyo trading Thursday, amid a wait-and-see mood ahead of the European Central Bank's policy-setting meeting. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥106.06, up from ¥105.93 at the same time Wednesday. The euro was at $1.1817, up from ...
Tokyo stocks bounced back on Thursday, with investors applauding an overnight rebound in the U.S. technology issues. The 225-issue Nikkei average of the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose 202.93 points, or 0.88 percent, to end at 23,235.47, in a turnaround from a 241.59-point fall Wednesday. The Topix ...
