Business Nov 26, 2021
Nikkei plunges to one-month low on concerns over new COVID-19 variant
by Toma Mochizuki
The 225-issue Nikkei stock average ended down 747.66 points, or 2.53%, from Thursday at 28,751.62, its lowest close since Oct. 25.
Business / Financial Markets Nov 2, 2021
The drop in stocks came a day after the Nikkei index ended at a one-month high on the Japanese ruling coalition's victory in Sunday's general election.
Business / Financial Markets Oct 26, 2021
Tokyo stocks end sharply up on record Wall Street highs and weaker yen
by Toma Mochizuki
Every industry category gained ground, led by marine transportation, iron and steel, and electrical appliance issues.
Business / Financial Markets | FOCUS Oct 25, 2021
Companies listed on the top-tier Prime market will likely be in a better position than others to raise funds and recruit workers.
Business / Financial Markets | FOCUS Oct 11, 2021
Skepticism over Kishida's economic policy dims Tokyo stocks outlook
by Toma Mochizuki
Since Kishida won the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Sept. 29, the Nikkei has slid 5.1%, with the eight-day losing streak through last Wednesday.
Business / Financial Markets Oct 9, 2021
Investors fear talk of taxes in Kishida’s ‘new capitalism’
by Gearoid Reidy and Min Jeong Lee
Fumio Kishida’s first speech to the Diet as Japan’s 100th prime minister was an impassioned performance compared to his staid predecessor, but it did little to relieve investor concerns.
Business / Financial Markets Oct 6, 2021
Tokyo stocks slide for eighth session amid persistent Evergrande concerns
Investors remained vigilant against the fallout from China's Evergrande crisis.
Business | FOCUS Sep 29, 2021
Tokyo stocks likely to continue long-term climb under new LDP leader
by Toma Mochizuki
A good result in the upcoming House of Representatives for the ruling party may eliminate any lingering sense of political uncertainty and boost shares further at the end of the year.
Business / Financial Markets Sep 22, 2021
The outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting and the possible collapse of the Chinese real estate conglomerate Evergrande Group has given Tokyo investors pause.
Business / Economy | FOCUS Sep 20, 2021
Kono win in ruling party election would push stocks higher, analysts say
by Yuka Nakao
Brokers have said that investors are now buying on hopes for a possible fresh stimulus to be compiled by Suga's successor, who many believe will have a higher approval rate.
Business / Financial Markets Sep 14, 2021
Nikkei hits 31-year high on vaccination efforts and new government hope
Japan has been the world’s best-performing major stock market over the past two weeks.