Foreign investors boost purchases of Japanese stocks amidst policy shift

Japanese stock markets are enjoying a positive trajectory, with the Nikkei climbing 0.55% to 38,429.37 and the Topix increasing by 0.47% to 2,704.47. The recovery in chip-related stocks has played a crucial role in this surge,

In Japan’s equity market, cyclical stocks have long been the dominant players, attracting significant investment. Major sectors such as industrial and consumer discretionary make up 40.8% of the MSCI Japan index, meaning these cyclical businesses receive

Japan’s stock markets saw a welcome recovery on Tuesday, with the Nikkei gaining 1.11% to reach 38,474.66. This rally came after a challenging end to the previous week, when the Nikkei had dropped 2.63% by Friday.

Japanese stocks experienced a surge on Monday as the yen dropped to a three-month low, following the outcome of Japan’s recent election, where Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s coalition lost its parliamentary majority. This political shift has

Japan’s stock market saw an uptick on Monday, with notable gains in sectors such as Precision Instruments, Pharmaceuticals, and Transportation Equipment driving the broader market upwards. By the end of trading in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225

Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a significant surge on 15 October 2024, crossing the 40,000 mark for the first time in three months. This uptick was driven by gains in tech stocks and the weakening of the

On Monday, Asian stock markets experienced a significant rally, and the US dollar reached a new seven-week high against the yen. This came after impressive US labour market data released on Friday, which eased recession fears

Japan’s stock market has experienced remarkable growth, establishing itself as one of the most exciting investment opportunities in recent years. Despite global economic uncertainty, Japan’s economy has demonstrated resilience, buoyed by both its innovation-driven industries and

Japan’s Nikkei surged past 39,000 points for the first time since September, thanks to semiconductor stocks and China’s economic stimulus. Japan’s Nikkei share average edged up by 0.1%, reaching 38,964.65 by midday. For a brief moment,

Japan’s stock market saw an upward trend by the close of trading on Tuesday, driven by notable gains in sectors such as Insurance, Textiles, and Paper & Pulp. The Nikkei 225 index, reflecting these movements, rose

Japan’s economy has recently shown promising signs of recovery, with the government announcing stronger-than-expected growth in the second quarter of 2024. The latest data reveals that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at an annualised

Japanese stocks edged higher on Tuesday, led by gains in the transport, retail, and services sectors. The Nikkei 225 index closed with a modest increase of 0.06%. Among the session’s top performers was Tokyo Electron Ltd.,

Japanese stocks saw an upward trend on Monday, with the Nikkei 225 index climbing by 0.14%, marking a fresh one-month high. The market’s rise was driven by strong performances in the shipbuilding, power, and manufacturing sectors.

Japan’s Nikkei and Topix indices experienced a boost, driven by a stabilised yen, which provided a lift to export-focused stocks like Sony and Toyota. The Nikkei climbed by 0.5% to reach 38,288.62, while the Topix increased

Japanese markets have bounced back strongly after a sharp downturn triggered by the Bank of Japan’s rate rise two weeks ago. The Nikkei index, after experiencing significant losses, has now enjoyed its second strongest trading day

Japan’s stocks surged on Friday, led by the Nikkei 225, which climbed over 3%, marking its best week in four years. This rally was fuelled by positive momentum from Wall Street, where strong economic data eased