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 ISTJapanese shares hit 15-year high, BOJ stays the course
The Bank of Japan disappointed some by ending a two-day policy meeting with no new steps in its already massive bond-buying campaign, nudging the dollar down on the yen.
Apr 08, 2015, 09:59 AM ISTNikkei drops to 1-1/2-week low on strong yen: China data
Japan`s Nikkei share average fell to a 1-1/2-week low on Wednesday as the stronger yen hurt exporters, while cooler-than-expected China inflation data also soured sentiment.
Jul 09, 2014, 12:08 PM ISTNikkei rises as MSCI review supports sentiment, eyes on BOJ meeting
The broader Topix added 0.8 percent to 1,239.07, while the new JPX-Nikkei Index 400 advanced 0.8 percent to 11,280.65.
Jun 11, 2014, 12:30 PM IST