Japan stocks
Japan's Nikkei marks a closing high on improving corporate profit outlook
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average marked a record closing high on Tuesday (Jan 6) as the outlook for domestic company’s profits improved.
Top Japan brokerage CEOs see more gains after shares hit record
Nomura’s Okuda says the bullishness stems from the nation’s corporate performance, demand from overseas investors and others
Japan's Nikkei ends at over 2-month high
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei closed at a more than two-month high on the first trading day of 2026, led by chip-related stocks, as investors brushed off the potential impact of US military action in Venezue...
Japan’s Nikkei jumps nearly 3% as markets shrug off Venezuela tension
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average jumped nearly 3 per cent on the first trading day of 2026, with chip-related stocks leading the charge, as investors brushed off the potential impact of US militar...
Japan's Nikkei trims 2025 surge as tech stocks take a breather
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share gauge edged lower on the final trading day of 2025, dragged down by the technology sector that has been a key driver of the year’s massive gains.
Asia’s domestic strength amid diversification
Strong appetite for AI servers, chips and data centre equipment should partially offset the downward pressure on exports
Japan to boost shorter debt to fund stimulus plan; Fitch warns on rating
The focus on short-term debt likely reflects government concern over recent rises in super-long yields
Japan's Nikkei surges after Wall Street's gains
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average surged on Wednesday (Nov 26), with tech stocks leading the charge in a broad-based rally after Wall Street closed higher overnight on increasing prospects of an in...
Japan's Nikkei plunges by most in seven months on tech selloff
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average sank by the most in more than seven months on Tuesday (Nov 18), as investors sold off tech stocks following Wall Street’s sharp decline overnight.
Tokyo: Nikkei rises to record high before BOJ decision, JGB yield climb
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a record high on Thursday, shaking off early weakness, as investors awaited the Bank of Japan’s latest policy decision.
