Tokyo stocks

Nikkei closes at 26-year high on yen's softer tone

Technical analysts here said that as the yen continued to ease against the US dollar during trading hours investors` risk appetite returned.

Jan 16, 2018, 16:58 PM IST

Tokyo stocks open higher on hopes for corporate results

The Nikkei 225 index, which has risen for the past 10 consecutive sessions, edged up 0.49 percent, or 104.60 points, to 21,360.16 in early trade.

Oct 17, 2017, 06:39 AM IST

World stocks choke on US election fears, pound powers on

Equity investors froze at the prospect of a tight finish to the US presidential race, with the US S&P 500 sliding for the ninth straight session, its longest fall since 1980.

Nov 05, 2016, 15:39 PM IST

Asia markets move cautiously ahead of bank meetings

Tokyo stocks sank on a strong yen as traders await central bank meetings in Japan and the United States this week, while other Asian markets fluctuated following a negative lead from Wall Street.

Jul 26, 2016, 08:42 AM IST

Asian markets slip as post-Brexit rally fades

Asian markets mostly fell Tuesday as a week-long rally finally came to an end with traders cashing in profits and awaiting developments in Britain`s preparation to leave the European Union after last month`s exit vote.

Jul 05, 2016, 08:37 AM IST

Asian markets extend gains on Brexit stimulus bets

Asian markets rose for a second day Wednesday on hopes that authorities will unveil fresh stimulus to counter the effects of Britain`s shock vote to leave the European Union.

Jun 29, 2016, 08:30 AM IST

Asian markets sink after US, Europe extend Brexit losses

Asian stock markets resumed their losses Tuesday morning, extending another sharp sell-off in Europe and New York that was fuelled by Britain`s shock decision to tear itself away from the EU.

Jun 28, 2016, 09:12 AM IST

Tokyo stocks advance in early deals as soft yen lifts exporters

Early notable advancers comprised nonferrous metal, construction as well as glass and ceramic product-linked shares.

May 16, 2016, 07:11 AM IST

Tokyo stocks soar 2.70% at open, extending global rally

Tokyo stocks soared at the start on Wednesday, extending a global rally as investor sentiment brightened on improved US economic data.

Mar 02, 2016, 06:32 AM IST

Japan economy shrinks during Q4 in body blow for `Abenomics`

Japan`s economy contracted in the last quarter of 2015, official data showed Monday, dealing another blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe`s faltering bid to kickstart the world`s number three economy.

Feb 15, 2016, 06:41 AM IST

Tokyo stocks skyrocket over 5% in late morning trade

The broader Topix index of all first-section shares jumped 5.86 percent, or 70.08 points, to 1,266.36.

Feb 15, 2016, 06:31 AM IST

Tokyo stocks retreat in early trading

Markets here were closed on Monday for a national holiday.

Nov 24, 2015, 07:35 AM IST

Tokyo stocks open 0.51% lower

Tokyo stocks opened 0.51 percent lower on Monday, following falls on Wall Street as a solid US jobs report raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon hike interest rates.

Aug 10, 2015, 06:30 AM IST

Tokyo stocks open up 0.81%

Tokyo stocks opened 0.81 percent higher on Friday, backed by gains on Wall Street and a breather in the yen`s rise against the dollar.

Jun 19, 2015, 05:54 AM IST

Asian stocks down on Greece woes

Despite increasing worries about Athens` future, the euro managed to tick up against the dollar and yen as traders await the outcome of policy meetings at the US Federal Reserve and Japanese central bank.

Jun 16, 2015, 17:31 PM IST

Tokyo stocks close 0.12% higher, capped by Greece woes

Toyota closed up 0.86 percent at 8,394.0 yen and factory robotics maker Fanuc rose 0.84 percent to 26,330.0 yen while Japan`s biggest bank Mitsubishi UFJ slipped 0.21 percent to 890.0 yen.

Jun 12, 2015, 15:17 PM IST

Asian stocks higher after Wall Street rally

The three main indexes in New York enjoyed one of their best days for weeks, snapping a four-day sell-off, thanks to a surge in banks and technology stocks as well as optimism over the Greek debt crisis.

Jun 11, 2015, 13:16 PM IST

Asia shares wallow near 3-month lows on Fed anxiety, Greece

Asian shares made a tentative rebound from three-month lows on Wednesday though the spectre of higher borrowing costs in the United States and concerns about the apparent lack of progress in talks between Greece and its creditors sapped confidence.

Jun 10, 2015, 09:12 AM IST

Tokyo stocks down 0.80% by break

The Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange was down 164.25 points at 20,292.94 by the break, while the Topix index of all first-section shares slipped 0.84 percent, or 14.04 points, to 1,647.95.

Jun 09, 2015, 10:21 AM IST