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Stock Markets · TokyoThe Tokyo Stock Exchange opened the last session of the week with caution, following the mixed closing of the US stock market and waiting for indications from the Chinese manufacturing sector. The Nikkei reference price list registered a barely positive change of 0.07%, reaching 33,510.35, with an increase of 23 points. On the currency front, the yen remained stable at the exchange rate with the dollar, at 147.80, and with the euro, at 161.10.See the Story
Tokyo opening, slight increase (+0.07%)
Stock Markets · JapanForeigners sold a net 423.31 billion yen ($2.88 billion) worth of stocks last week. They sold derivatives worth a net 421.86 billion yen and exited a marginal 1.01 billion yen of cash equities. Last week, the Nikkei faced strong resistance after it hit a fresh 33-year high of 33,853.46.See the Story
Foreign Investors Shed Japanese Stocks after Nikkei Hits 33-yr Peak, Turn to Bonds
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Fumio Kishida · TokyoJapan's big tax break to incentivise its citizens to funnel some of the trillions of yen held in cash into stock market investments is succeeding, but only partially. Under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the Nippon Individual Savings Account (NISA) programme is expanding significantly in scope. But investments under the nine-year-old scheme have historically gone primarily into U.S. stocks.See the Story
Analysis:Kishida's NISA bet is paying off, just not for Japanese stocks
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Stock Markets · TokyoTokyo stocks fell Wednesday, with exporters being sold on the back of a stronger yen against the U.S. dollar while a rise in technology shares lent some support. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 87.17 points, or 0.26 percent, from Tuesday at 33,321.22. The broader Topix index finished 12.21…See the Story
Tokyo stocks fall as stronger yen prompts selling of exporters
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Stock Markets · JapanThe Japanese stock market experienced a modest decline on Wednesday as investors opted to sell their stocks and secure profits following a recent uptick in prices. The Nikkei share average fell by 0.26% to close at 33,321.22. Despite opening 0.49% lower, the index briefly traded in positive territory before reversing course. Investors displayed caution in light of the recent gains in the Nikkei, leading to a pause in purchasing activity. Accordi…See the Story
Japanese Stocks Retreat as Investors Lock in Profits
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Stock Markets · TokyoThe Nikkei index was up 0.13% to 33,450.32 by the midday break after opening 0.49% lower. The broader Topix had slipped 0.25% to 2,370.83, dragged by banking shares. Some 60% of shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's prime market fell.See the Story
Japan’s Nikkei Erases Early Losses as Heavyweight Stocks Gain
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