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U.S. consumers rattled by government shutdown, roiling markets
U.S. consumer confidence tumbled this month to its lowest reading in a year and a half, tested by the partial government shutdown and roiling financial markets. Still, consumer spirits remain robust by historic standards. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its ...
Tokyo stocks rise further on hopes for U.S.-China trade deal
Stocks rose for the third straight session on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, as investors stayed hopeful for a U.S.-China deal to ease trade tensions between the world's two economic superpowers. The 225-issue Nikkei average went up 223.02 points, or 1.10 percent, to end ...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's bid to calm markets risks making bad situation worse
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin looked to quash big-bank worries over plunging stock markets and reports that President Donald Trump might move on his Federal Reserve chief by assuring the financial community Sunday that market liquidity is in good shape. Some market participants, however, questioned why ...
Stocks rallied sharply on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, bolstered by bargain hunting following their recent plunges. The 225-issue Nikkei average rose 454.73 points, or 2.15 percent, to end at 21,602.75. On Tuesday, the key market gauge fell 71.48 points. The Topix index of all ...
Stocks rebounded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday, supported by purchases after the previous day's plunge. The 225-issue Nikkei average rose 177.06 points, or 0.82 percent, to end at 21,678.68. It tumbled 417.71 points on Thursday. The Topix index of all first-section issues finished up ...
Stocks lost further ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday following an overnight plunge in U.S. equities. The 225-issue Nikkei average fell 116.72 points, or 0.53 percent, to end at 21,919.33, the first close below 22,000 since Nov. 27. It plunged 538.71 points Tuesday. The ...
Stocks extended their winning streak to a sixth session on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday, as buying increased after the recent drops. The 225-issue Nikkei average climbed 88.46 points, or 0.40 percent, to finish at 22,351.06, the best finish since Nov. 8. It rose ...
Stocks rose further on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, tracking an overnight advance in U.S. equities. The 225-issue Nikkei average gained 224.62 points, or 1.02 percent, to 22,177.02, its first finish above 22,000 since Nov. 12. It climbed 140.40 points Tuesday. The Topix index of ...
Tokyo stocks extend losses in thin trading, dropping to 21,680
Stocks lost further ground in thin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday, with active buying held in check amid a dearth of fresh positive incentives. The 225-issue Nikkei average lost 123.28 points, or 0.57 percent, to end at 21,680.34, after losing 42.86 points on ...
Stocks surged further on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday thanks to continued buybacks after the recent market tumble. The 225-issue Nikkei average jumped 463.17 points, or 2.16 percent, to end at 21,920.46, after soaring 307.49 points Tuesday. The Topix index of all first-section issues closed ...
Tokyo stocks, helped by buying on dips, rebound after Tuesday's rout
Stocks rebounded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, helped by dip buying after the previous day's rout. But some investors refrained from active buying ahead of the full-fledged start of an earnings reporting season, brokers said. The 225-issue Nikkei average rose 80.40 points, or 0.37 ...
Stocks extended a rally on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, boosted by buybacks in the wake of a sharp overnight rebound on Wall Street. The 225-issue Nikkei average finished up 291.88 points, or 1.29 percent, at 22,841.12, after gaining over 400 points in the ...
