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TAKING STOCK

BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Dec 11, 2001
Nikkei set to test 11,500
Share prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange have begun rebounding since the key Nikkei average confirmed its second bottom at 10,030 on Nov. 12 following its fall to 9,504 on Sept. 17.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Dec 4, 2001
Bouncy market searches for clues
With stocks locked in a crosscurrent between optimism and fears over events in store for the rest of the year, activity on the Tokyo stock market has been subdued.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Nov 27, 2001
Is second bottom coming or now passed?
Tokyo Stocks, as measured by the 225-issue Nikkei average, appear to have hit a second bottom, which is widely considered as a support level.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Nov 20, 2001
Stocks grope for new bottom
With the downtrend in share prices continuing unabated, the Nikkei average fell below 10,000 earlier this month for the first time in about a month.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Nov 13, 2001
Bank stocks looking grim
Bank stocks are floundering amid concerns over the limited progress being made in the disposal of bad loans.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Nov 6, 2001
U.S. fundamentals key to Tokyo stocks
U.S. economic fundamentals, especially consumer spending, must be accurately assessed to forecast the trend of Tokyo stocks in November, because U.S. consumer sentiment is believed certain to weaken in light of the worsening employment situation and expanding anthrax scare.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Oct 30, 2001
Nikkei strong, looking stronger
Now that selling pressure has visibly eased, Tokyo share prices have firmed back to levels before the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Oct 23, 2001
Terror pessimism subsiding?
Tokyo stock prices have firmed back to levels before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Oct 16, 2001
U.S. on slide but not Japan?
Stock markets worldwide are likely to fall deeper into confusion as the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. and U.S.-led military action against targets in Afghanistan increase economic uncertainties.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Oct 2, 2001
Reforms still in wait mode
The terrorist attacks in the United States sent shock waves through stock markets around the world.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Sep 18, 2001
Jitters rife prior to Wall Street reopening
Last week's terrorist attacks in the United States sent stock markets reeling around the world.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Sep 11, 2001
Market rebound likely after end of month
The Tokyo stock market is seeking its downside, with the 225-issue Nikkei average plunging close to 10,000 amid concern over global economic and corporate earnings prospects.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Sep 4, 2001
Stock market set to rally by end of year
The Tokyo stock market is testing its downside, reflecting recent weakness in U.S. stocks as well as concerns about Japanese earnings prospects.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Aug 28, 2001
Market may yet escape U.S. slowdown
Tokyo stocks are threatening to take the key Nikkei average into a range between 10,000 and 11,000.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Aug 21, 2001
Credit-easing steps by BOJ give light relief
The Tokyo stock market staged a strong rebound earlier last week, reacting positively to the Bank of Japan's decision to further ease its grip on credit.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Aug 14, 2001
Fed survey compounds fears
The U.S. Federal Reserve's latest survey of regional banks has offered fresh evidence of worsening business sentiment, clouding economic and earnings prospects.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Aug 7, 2001
TSE slump yields to bulls
The Tokyo stock market appears poised to test its upside, counting on Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's economic policies.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Jun 19, 2001
Stock rally just waiting for proper cues?
Tokyo stocks remain mired at a depressed price level.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Jan 30, 2001
Stocks' correction may be near an end
Tokyo stock prices are likely to stay weak and stage only moderate, occasional rallies, amid concerns that the U.S economy could be facing a possible hard landing and amid uncertainty surrounding the domestic economy and corporate earnings.
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South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
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Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
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A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
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Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.

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