Tokyo stock market rises 1.47%

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

During morning trade on Tuesday, Japan’s Nikkei share average saw an increase as investors responded positively to record closing highs on Wall Street, leading to a surge in heavyweight domestic semiconductor stocks. By the midday break,

Tokyo stocks closed higher on Monday, buoyed by overnight gains in the U.S. stock market and an overall improvement in market sentiment. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, rose by 435.13 points,

On Monday, the government maintained its outlook on the Japanese economy, describing it as recovering moderately despite some signs of stalling. This more optimistic view on production follows an increase in output after a drop caused

Japan’s Nikkei share average surged to 39,000 points for the first time since mid-April, closing 0.73% higher at 39,069.68. This uplift was fuelled by a milder US inflation report, prompting investors to anticipate potential rate cuts

Japan stock market finished session slightly lower on Monday, 13 May 2024, with shares in technology and export related companies leading gains on tracking gains of US chip stocks and a weaker yen against greenback. However,

Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix indexes are on the rise, buoyed by strong performance in break-out sectors and a robust recovery in the yen, spurred by global investor optimism and pending decisions from the US Federal

Japanese stocks are expected to strengthen in the coming months with the Nikkei 225 set to hit new record highs this year, UBS analysts wrote in a note, citing optimism over progress in business reforms and

Tokyo stocks rebounded Monday, as easing fears over escalation in the Middle East spurred buying following heavy selling late last week. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 370.26 points, or 1.00 percent, from Friday at

Japan just posted more record figures for tourism. The number of visitors surpassed 3 million in March – the first time they’ve ever gone above that level. Arrivals have been boosted by factors including the weak

Tokyo stocks rose Monday as the yen’s weakness against the U.S. dollar lifted export-oriented issues and concern eased over the Middle East situation. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 354.96 points, or 0.91 percent, from

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei Stock Average jumped on Thursday as the market realized that individuals’ interest in buying stocks through a revamped tax-free program is stronger than expected. The average closed at 39,773.14, up 321.29, or 0.81%,