Japan stock market cap hits record, exceeds 1989 peak
The TSE`s market cap now amounts to 118 percent of the economy. Some investors think the market is at risk of correction when the ratio rises above the 100 percent mark.
May 22, 2015, 13:45 PM IST
Japan stocks dip, yen rises in Asia after weak US data
Tokyo shares retreated Monday as the yen climbed against the dollar following a worse-than-expected US jobs report, while oil prices climbed after Saudi Arabia said demand was picking up.
Apr 06, 2015, 09:16 AM IST
Japan stocks extend rally, upbeat data supports dollar
Japanese stocks rose to a fresh 15-year high on Friday with the dollar boosted by upbeat U.S. data, but continuing uncertainty over the Greek debt negotiations weighed on the euro.
Feb 20, 2015, 11:09 AM IST
Tokyo`s Nikkei 225 index closes at 15-year high
Tokyo`s Nikkei 225 closed at a 15-year high on Thursday, sitting at a level last seen when Sony`s groundbreaking PlayStation 2 hit the shelves, the Dot-com bubble was collapsing and Bill Clinton still occupied the White House.
Feb 19, 2015, 13:18 PM IST
Nikkei rises to 15-year high, helped by financial stocks
Japan`s Nikkei average rose to a 15-year high on Thursday morning, helped by gains in such stocks as financial and shipping companies.
Feb 19, 2015, 08:57 AM IST
