Nikkei index

The rebirth of the Nikkei: Why investors are turning their eyes to Japan

Reforms have increased transparency and strengthened accountability

The Nikkei closed 1.9 per cent higher at 49,559.07, while the broader Topix gained 2 per cent.

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...

The index dropped 3.2 per cent to close at 48,702.98, posting its sharpest daily decline since April 9.

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.

Takaichi in the past has certainly been an advocate for free-spending policies. But the LDP is not in a position to force through such radical plans these days.

From radical to Rihanna: The myths about Japan’s next leader

Who is Sanae Takaichi and what does Liberal Democratic Party leader stand for?

Investors scooped up cheap shares, betting on the potential for further market gains.

Japan's Nikkei marks record close for 3rd session

[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average marked a record high close for a third session on Thursday (Sep 25), as investors scooped up cheap shares, betting on the potential for further market gains.

The Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.3 per cent to close at an unprecedented 45,630.31.

Japan's Nikkei closes at record as AI rally helps overcome early losses

[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a record high on Wednesday (Sep 24), fighting back from early losses on optimism buoyed by investments in artificial intelligence.

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 1.15 per cent to close at 45,303.43.

Japan's Nikkei closes above 45,000 for first time on tech boost, Fed decision

[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share closed above 45,000 for the first time on Thursday (Sep 18), underpinned by technology shares, as optimism swept into the market following the US Federal Reserve’s widely ...

The Nikkei rose 0.3 per cent to end the day at 44,902.27, after it crossed the key 45,000 level for the first time to hit a high of 45,055.38.

Japan's Nikkei hits record close for fourth day on chip gains ahead of Fed decision

[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a record high for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday (Sep 16), as investors scooped up chip-related stocks ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s crucial...

The Nikkei rose 0.89 per cent to 44,768.12, after gaining as much as 1.16 per cent to a record intraday high of 44,888.02 earlier in the session.

Japan's Nikkei ends at record high as chip-related shares gain on Wall Street boost

[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a closing high for a second straight session on Friday (Sep 12), as chip-related stocks tracked Wall Street’s strong finish overnight.

The Nikkei 225 index of blue chip shares gained 1.45 per cent to 43,643.81, near its own record.

Japan's Topix hits record high, yen and bonds fall on PM Ishiba exit

The broad Topix gauge leapt as much as 1.3% to an unprecedented 3,146.58