Japan's shorter-end bond yields edge down as US government shuts downJapan's shorter-dated government bond yields fell as investors sought safe-haven assets following the US government shutdown. The two-year ...
01 Oct, 2025, 11.52 AM IST
Japan's super-long bond yields fall sharply after heavy sell-offYields on super-long Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell sharply in early trade on Tuesday as investors snapped up bargains following rec...
27 May, 2025, 02.51 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei inches down, trading muted before Wall Street holidayJapan's Nikkei share average fell slightly by 0.12%. The market struggled for direction as the absence of foreign investors during the Chri...
25 Dec, 2024, 08.59 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei falls amid caution ahead of central bank decisions; auto shares shineJapan's Nikkei share average fell for a fourth session on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of central bank decisions in the U...
18 Dec, 2024, 01.56 PM IST
BOJ seen keeping ultra-low rates, may relax yield controlThe move would be intended to fix distortions caused in markets by the BOJ's heavy bond buying, and accompanied by steps to combat any abru...
28 Jul, 2023, 08.20 AM IST
Tokyo stocks end flat in thin holiday tradeThe 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....
24 Dec, 2021, 12.58 PM IST
Tokyo stocks close up after US gainsThe benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 0.83 percent, or 236.16 points, to 28,798.37 at the close, while the broader Topix index rose 0.91 per...
23 Dec, 2021, 02.03 PM IST
Japan stocks end lower as rising costs dent some earningsBeverage maker Kirin Holdings fell 6.23% after posting underwhelming quarterly results, which were hit by coronavirus restrictions on movem...
10 Nov, 2021, 01.51 PM IST
Nikkei shares end higher as Japan earnings cheer offsets virus worriesThe Nikkei average ended 1.82% higher at 27,781.02, erasing losses made on Friday, when it marked its lowest close since early January. The...
02 Aug, 2021, 01.58 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei ends higher on economic rebound hopes; Eisai drags TopixThe Nikkei share average ended 0.34 per cent higher at 28,958.56, while the broader Topix ticked down 0.02 per cent to 1,956.73.
10 Jun, 2021, 01.32 PM IST
Japanese shares rally on hopes of earnings recovery, chip output hikeThe Nikkei share average rose 1.13% to 29,720.62, reaching its highest level in two weeks. The broader Topix added 0.57% to 1,968.76.
02 Apr, 2021, 10.12 AM IST
Nikkei closes near 29-1/2-year high; vaccine caution weighsThe benchmark Nikkei settled 0.68% higher at 25,520.88, after hitting its highest level since June 5, 1991 earlier in the session.
12 Nov, 2020, 01.59 PM IST
Nikkei bounces back as Trump health report calms investorsThe Nikkei share average rose 1.23% to 23,312.14.
05 Oct, 2020, 01.57 PM IST
Nikkei ticks down on virus and stimulus worries after long weekendAutomakers and other value shares fell the most, but losses were capped as gaming companies and internet-related stocks outperformed on wor...
23 Sep, 2020, 02.19 PM IST
Nikkei dips as political uncertainties blunt risk appetiteNikkei share average lost 0.20% to 23,051.08, inching away from its Friday peak of 23,338, its highest level since late February. The broad...
18 Aug, 2020, 03.55 PM IST
Asian shares extend gains as investors count on stimulus, vaccinesAdvisers to President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats were set to discuss the next steps in responding to the coronavirus crisis o...
21 Jul, 2020, 08.50 AM IST
- Panasonic to buy Sanyo for $9 bn
Panasonic will acquire rival Japanese electronics maker Sanyo for up to 800 billion yen ($9 billion) through a public tender offer after to...
20 Dec, 2008, 02.09 AM IST