The Nikkei 225, commonly known as Nikkei, is a major price-weighted stock market index that lists 225 largest companies by price weighting on the Toky...The Nikkei 225, commonly known as Nikkei, is a major price-weighted stock market index that lists 225 largest companies by price weighting on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is the oldest stock index in Asia, and the sheer size of the Japanese economy makes the Nikkei 225 a key measure of stock market activity in Asia. It has been calculated daily by the Nihon Keizai Shinbun (The Nikkei) newspaper since 1950. It is a price-weighted index, operating in the Japanese yen, and its components are reviewed once a year.Nikkei 225 was introduced in 1950, but it was retroactively calculated to May the previous year. Originally, the index was administered by the Tokyo Stock Exchange, but was taken over by the Nikkei financial newspaper in 1970.Since January 2010, the index is updated every 15 seconds during a session.The index was established as part of the rebuilding and industrialisation of Japan after the Second World War. Constituent stocks are ranked by share price, rather than by market capitalisation, as is common in most indexes, while valuations are denominated in Japanese yen. The composition of the Nikkei is reviewed every September, and changes take place in October.

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  • Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei surges as Trump claims US negotiating end to Iran war

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    Japan's Nikkei share average rose the most in a week on Wednesday, supported by cautious optimism that the Middle East crisis could move toward a potential settlement after recent volatility. ...Less

  • Asian stocks rebound as Federal Reserve officials calm inflation fears

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    Japan's Nikkei jumped 1.3%, while MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 0.6%. ...Less

  • GIFT Nifty jumps 700 points as Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire; here's the trading setup for today's session

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  • Robert Kiyosaki warns of global market crash after Strait of Hormuz tensions, backs gold, silver and Bitcoin

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    Robert Kiyosaki warned about a possible global market fall after sudden stock losses. He linked the drop to war tensions and oil supply risks. He said traditional investments may not stay safe in such situations. He also highlighted rising interest in alternative assets. His message focused on preparing for uncertainty and thinking about different ways to protect money. ...Less

  • Japan's economy shrinks 7% in last quarter, risks recession

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    Japan's economy contracted at a dismal 7.1% annual rate during the October-December period, worse than the initial estimate, raising fears the world's third largest economy could be headed to a recession. ...Less

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  • GIFT Nifty down 80 points; here's the trading setup for today's session

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  • Japan’s Topix, Nikkei stock gauges tumble almost 20% from peaks

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  • Nikkei ends at fresh 29-year peak as vaccine hopes continue to rise

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    Global markets reacted sharply as President Trump vowed to continue "hitting Iran very hard" and "finish the job" soon, potentially concluding military operations shortly. Oil prices surged over 4%, while Asian stocks and gold experienced declines. This aggressive stance reversed earlier optimism about a swift end to the conflict. ...Less

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    Asian stock markets experienced a sharp decline early Monday. Japan's Nikkei 225 index dropped over 6%. S ...More

    Asian stock markets experienced a sharp decline early Monday. Japan's Nikkei 225 index dropped over 6%. South Korea's Kospi also sank significantly. Shares in Australia and New Zealand saw notable falls. This market reaction follows a surge in oil prices. Brent crude prices rose to over $100 a barrel. ...Less

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    Japan's Nikkei share gauge closed higher on Tuesday, recovering some of the losses from the previous session, as investors reacted to moves by major economies to tap oil reserves to stabilise markets shaken by the Middle East conflict. ...Less

  • Tokyo stocks end flat in thin holiday trade

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    The benchmark Nikkei 225 index eased 0.05 percent, or 15.78 points, to 28,782.59, while the broader Topix index slipped 0.13 percent, or 2.65 points, to 1,986.78. ...Less

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    Tokyo's Nikkei index soared past 59,000 for the first time on Thursday, shattering its previous record. This surge was fueled by diminishing hopes of an immediate Bank of Japan interest rate hike and impressive performance from chip giant Nvidia. The benchmark Nikkei 225 saw a significant 1.2% jump, reflecting strong market sentiment. ...Less

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    SoftBank Group is the largest investor in Yahoo Japan, controls several board seats and wields more power over the country’s most profitable website than anyone. ...Less

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    Tracking the momentum, the Nifty index is expected to reclaim its crucial psychological level of 7,600 in trade today. ...Less

  • Pre-market: Nifty seen opening higher; may reclaim 7900 levels

    Tracking the momentum, the Nifty index is expected to reclaim its crucial psychological level of 7,900 in ...More

    Tracking the momentum, the Nifty index is expected to reclaim its crucial psychological level of 7,900 in trade today. ...Less

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    Japan's Nikkei index fell on Tuesday, ending a four-day decline. Chip-related stocks and rising oil prices impacted the market. Early gains were erased as crude prices rebounded. Technology shares weakened after Nvidia's presentation. Investors reacted to the lack of major surprises from Nvidia. Kawasaki Kisen and Daiichi Sankyo saw significant gains. ...Less

  • Weekly winners: Nifty, Sensex top Asian charts with over 4% weekly surge

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    The Nifty and Sensex recorded the strongest performance among regional markets, as per the data compiled by ET Bureau. ...Less

  • Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei falls for third day as Iran crisis fuels stagflation concerns

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    Japan's Nikkei index dipped for a third straight day, reflecting anxieties over the Middle East crisis. Escalating tensions have fueled concerns about prolonged economic damage from soaring energy prices and a weakening yen. Investors are increasingly wary of stagflation, a scenario of rising inflation coupled with economic slowdown, impacting domestic demand sectors. ...Less

  • Tokyo stocks open lower

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    Tokyo stocks opened lower on Tuesday as a slightly higher yen and falls in the US Dow index weighed on the market. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.45 percent, or 175.29 points, at 38,747.74 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was down 0.33 percent, or 9.33 points, at 2,788.74. kh/kaf/smw ...Less

  • Tokyo stocks open lower on stronger yen

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    Tokyo stocks opened lower on Friday despite gains in US shares, as a stronger yen against the dollar weighed on the Japanese market. "The Japanese market is expected to start lower due to the significant appreciation of the yen," senior market analyst Toshiyuki Kanayama of brokerage Monex said. ...Less

  • Pre-market: Nifty seen opening flat; may retest 8000 levels

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    Tracking the momentum, the index is expected to retest its crucial psychological support level of 8000 in trade today. ...Less

  • Pre-market: Nifty seen opening higher; may hit fresh record high

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    Tracking the momentum, the Nifty index is expected to surpass its previous record highs of 8388.05 hit on 10 November 10, 2014. ...Less

  • Yahoo Japan buys back $2 billion of shares in 3-way deal with SoftBank, Altaba

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    Yahoo Japan will then buy back 220 billion yen of stock from SoftBank. ...Less

  • Pre-market: Nifty seen opening higher; may reclaim 8,000 levels

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    Tracking the momentum, the Nifty index may reclaim its crucial psychological level of 8,000 levels in trade today. ...Less

  • Pre-market: Nifty likely to open higher with a gap on first day of September series

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    Tracking the momentum, the Nifty index may reclaim its crucial psychological level of 8050-8100 in trade on the first day of September series. ...Less

  • Americans are ho-hum on Japan's stock rally

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    Americans are more excited about Europe, says Goldman Sachs. ...Less

  • Pre-market: Nifty seen opening flat; may retest 8100 level

    Tracking the momentum, the index may retest its crucial psychological level of 8100 in trade today. ...More

    Tracking the momentum, the index may retest its crucial psychological level of 8100 in trade today. ...Less

  • Global Market Check | Asian shares edge higher as volatile week draws to an end

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    Asian stocks traded higher on Friday, supported by easing oil prices and improved global risk sentiment amid Middle East tensions. MSCI’s Asia Pacific Index rose up to 1% after Wall Street rebounded. Hopes of partial normalization in oil boosted liquidity outlook. Focus now shifts to key US nonfarm payrolls data, even as several regional markets remained shut for holidays. ...Less

  • Nikkei closes at near 3-decade high as Biden edges closer to win

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    For the week, both the indexes gained more than 5% each to mark their biggest weekly gains since late-May. ...Less

  • Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index soars more than 10% after plunging a day earlier

    The index rose by 3,360.39 points to reach 34,818.81 approximately an hour after trading commenced. This ...More

    The index rose by 3,360.39 points to reach 34,818.81 approximately an hour after trading commenced. This increase followed significant declines on Wall Street that were notable, though not as severe as the sharp drop experienced in Tokyo on Monday. ...Less

  • US-Iran ceasefire: Trump orders 2-week truce with Iran, Tehran says war not over

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    Iran news: A ceasefire has been agreed between the US and Iran. President Trump announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran. This follows a six-week conflict. Pakistan's Prime Minister Sharif and Field Marshal Munir mediated the agreement. Iran has accepted a 10-point peace plan. The Strait of Hormuz must be opened safely. This marks a significant step towards de-escalation. ...Less

  • Stocks reel as funds seek safe harbours

    Japan's Nikkei lost 1.1 per cent to close at its lowest since mid-September last year. ...More

    Japan's Nikkei lost 1.1 per cent to close at its lowest since mid-September last year. ...Less

  • Nikkei falls on Hokkaido quake; spotlight on reshuffled benchmark stocks

    CyberAgent rose marginally by 0.2 per cent, after Nikkei Inc. said it will add its stock to the index. ...More

    CyberAgent rose marginally by 0.2 per cent, after Nikkei Inc. said it will add its stock to the index. ...Less

  • Asian equities make cautious gains following choppy day in US

    Asia's open, however, was mixed with Japan's Nikkei 225 up 0.11 per cent, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 down 0. ...More

    Asia's open, however, was mixed with Japan's Nikkei 225 up 0.11 per cent, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 down 0.1 per cent and South Korea's KOSPI 0.64 per cent higher. ...Less

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    Japan Stock Market Crash News: The Nikkei index was down more than 3,500 points at 32,385.01 by midafternoon Monday in Tokyo. ...Less

  • Ex-Goldman banker Hideki Furusho starts hedge fund analysing blogs

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    Hideki Furusho and a University of Tokyo professor have teamed up to reate a hedge fund that invests in Nikkei 225 futures based on a computer model that analyzes Japanese blogs. ...Less

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