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Japan’s Nikkei roars past 62,000 on earnings, Middle East optimism; JGBs rally

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The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index advanced 1.38 per cent to 60,540.57 on Monday morning.

Nikkei hits record high on earnings, Middle East optimism

The Nikkei fell into negative territory shortly after the open but then rallied sharply

Despite the recent rally, the Nikkei 225 remains relatively undervalued compared to other major developed benchmarks.

Nikkei 225 bullish momentum expected to continue but downside risks seen

THE Nikkei 225 Index Futures, traded in standard, mini, and micro contracts, is a derivative instrument based on Japan’s flagship equity benchmark, the Nikkei 225 Index.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.97 per cent to close at an unprecedented 59,716.18.

Japan's Nikkei closes at record high as tech earnings overshadow Mideast concerns

[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei set a closing record high on Friday (Apr 24), capping a third consecutive weekly gain, as enthusiasm over technology sector earnings offset uncertainty over a potential peace de...

Of the 1,600 shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s prime market, 17% rose and 78% fell, and 3% traded flat.

Japan’s Nikkei crosses key 60,000 level for first time on tech rally

The index has recouped all losses since the start of the US-Iran war in late February

The Nikkei closed up 0.4 per cent at 59,585.86 in a choppy session after falling as much as 0.6 per cent.

Japan's Nikkei rises to record closing high on tech boost

[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average rose for a third consecutive session and hit a record closing high on Wednesday (Apr 22), supported by heavily weighted tech stocks, though uncertainty over US-Ira...

The Topix slumped 3.2 per cent to 3,772.17, the fastest decline since April, while the Nikkei declined 3.1 per cent to close at 56,279.05.

Japanese stocks plummet as Middle East conflict widens

[TOKYO] Japanese shares fell at the sharpest pace in months on Tuesday (Mar 3), as investors remained on edge for a second straight day following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.3 per cent to close at 58,753.39, an all-time closing high.

Nikkei crosses 59,000 for first time on software rally; gains shrink on profit taking

[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average surpassed the 59,000 mark for the first time on Thursday (Feb 26), led by software-related shares as investor fears over disruption from artificial intelligence ea...

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 2.5 per cent to 57,760.09 by 0120 GMT on Tuesday.

Japan’s Nikkei, Topix hit record highs on earnings, ‘Takaichi trade’ optimism

[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average surged to a record high in early Tuesday trade, following robust quarterly earnings and momentum from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide victory in Sunday’s...