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A recent government survey reveals that major Japanese companies continue to maintain a positive outlook for the second consecutive quarter. This trend is largely driven by growing demand in the semiconductor and service sectors. For the

Japan’s Nikkei share average ended a five-day losing streak, closing slightly higher by 0.08% at 36,244.22 points, with technology stocks leading the recovery. The market was boosted by investors seeking bargains after recent declines, which also

Japan’s Nikkei share average climbed on Monday, reaching the 39,000 level for the first time since late July. This rise was supported by a weaker yen and gains on Wall Street from the end of last

Japan’s stock market saw a slight uptick on Wednesday, with the Nikkei 225 closing 0.12% higher, bolstered by gains in the Paper & Pulp, Transport, and Railway & Bus sectors. Leading the charge was Rakuten Inc.,

In July, Japanese funds experienced a significant surge in inflows, reaching an all-time high of ¥1.92 trillion ($13.1 billion). This increase came as investors eagerly returned to Japanese stocks, capitalising on the lower prices before the

Japanese stocks experienced their most significant weekly gain in over four years as the country’s benchmark indexes continued to recover from the recent market downturn, with strong performances from electronics manufacturers and banks. The Nikkei 225

Japanese shares saw a significant rebound on Tuesday, recovering some of the losses from the previous day’s historic drop. The Nikkei 225 index rose by 10%, while the broader Topix gained about 9%. In other parts

Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded by 1.99% to 38,415.75 by midday after hitting a three-month low in the previous session. The broader Topix also rose, climbing 1.88% to 2,750.28. Wall Street’s major indexes ended the week

Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded 0.2% to close at 39,676.34, recovering from a three-week low after previously dipping to 39,519.39 on Monday. The broader Topix index also showed gains, adding 0.4%. The rebound was largely driven

Japan’s Nikkei 225, often referred to simply as the Nikkei, continues to demonstrate its robustness and influence in the global financial markets. This prominent stock market index, representing 225 of the largest publicly traded companies in

In the week ending 5 July, foreign investors made significant investments in Japanese stocks, spurred by a market rally and positive outlook for corporate earnings in the latter half of the year. Exchange data revealed that

The Bank of Japan announced that wage hikes were becoming more widespread across the economy due to tight labor market conditions, indicating confidence in the country’s progress toward achieving its 2% inflation target. This optimistic outlook

The business sentiment index for major Japanese manufacturers increased by two points to 13 in June, reflecting the first improvement in two quarters. This positive change comes as the impact of an auto safety data-rigging scandal

Japan’s Topix stock index soared to a 34-year high, closing at 2,816.51, with tech stocks driving the gains despite looming global economic concerns. The Topix index’s rise to 2,821.86 earlier in the day marks its highest

Japan’s Nikkei share average climbed 0.24% to 38,689.22 by midday, buoyed by a weaker yen that bolstered export stocks, even as Wall Street delivered a mixed session. The rise in the Nikkei can be attributed to

Japan’s Nikkei share average increased by 1.05% to 38,504.11 by midday, recovering from a 1.8% drop in the previous session. The Topix index also saw a rise, gaining 0.74% to reach 2,719.92. This rebound followed a