Why the timing is right to invest in the Japanese stock market

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

Japan’s stock market saw gains on Monday, driven by strength in the Banking, Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic, and Financial Services sectors. The Nikkei 225 index closed 0.56% higher in Tokyo. Among the top performers, Fujikura Ltd.

Japanese stocks rebounded on Tuesday following a severe drop the previous day, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 10.23% to 34,675.46. This increase moved the index just above the bear territory it had entered after

Asia-Pacific markets saw a significant rise on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 experiencing notable gains. This followed a key U.S. inflation report from late Friday that sparked hopes for an interest rate cut. The U.S. June

Japan stocks experienced a rise after Tuesday’s close, driven by gains in the Railway & Bus, Transportation Equipment, and Fishery sectors. The Nikkei 225 index increased by 0.12%. Among the top performers, Nippon Yusen K.K. surged

Japan’s Nikkei share average surged to another record high during morning trade on Thursday, as a rally in U.S. stocks overnight boosted investor sentiment. The Nikkei was up 0.83% to 42,179.84 by the midday break, after

Tokyo’s stock indexes hit fresh all-time highs on Thursday, with the Nikkei crossing the 42,000 mark for the first time. This surge was driven by buying in Apple Inc. suppliers and other technology stocks, coupled with

June saw significant positive movement for funds based in Japan, marked by large inflows. Investor enthusiasm for Japanese equities surged, with inflows surpassing ¥1.5 trillion (about $10 billion), a record high compared to ¥1.46 trillion in

Japan’s Topix index soared to its highest level since 1990 on Friday before trimming some gains, supported by efforts to enhance shareholder returns and financial stocks benefiting from higher interest rates. The broad equities gauge rose

Japan’s stock market saw a positive close on Friday, with the Nikkei 225 index climbing by 0.64%. This uptick was largely driven by gains in the Paper & Pulp, Insurance, and Communication sectors. Among the top

Tokyo shares experienced a positive end on Monday, bolstered by a cheaper yen against the dollar. This uptick came after declines on Wall Street and early losses for the key Nikkei index. The benchmark Nikkei 225

Japan’s stock market experienced a positive session on Tuesday, with notable increases in the pharmaceutical, steel, and fishery sectors pushing shares higher. By the close of trading in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 had risen by 0.93%.