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Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index closes down more than 1.4 percent
Tokyo, March 19 (AFP/APP): Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index closed down more than 1.4 percent Friday on profit-taking as some blue-chip shares faced extra pressure after the Bank of Japan’s policy decision. The Nikkei 225 index lost 1.41 percent, or 424.70 points, to 29,792.05. Over the week, however, it edged up 0.2 percent. The broader Topix index rose 0.18…
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Asian markets lifted by hopes on virus but oil in retreat
Hong Kong, April 6 (AFP/APP): Asian markets rose Monday as some of the world’s worst-hit countries reported falling death rates, providing some much-needed hope in the battle against the coronavirus, though oil prices were rocked after a meeting of top producers was delayed. While the disease continues its deadly sweep across the planet, with more…
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Stock markets retreat as nervous investors pocket week’s gains
New York, March 28 (AFP/APP): Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic retreated Friday as investors banked profits from the week’s rally sparked by massive government and central bank action to protect economies from the coronavirus. “Today’s selling off is most probably a consequence of three days of strong gains and a paring of…
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Tokyo’s Nikkei opens down more than 3%
Tokyo, March 26 (AFP/APP): Tokyo’s key Nikkei index opened down more than three percent Thursday on profit-taking after surging in recent sessions, although US stimulus plans offset worries over the coronavirus pandemic. The Nikkei 225 index dropped 3.13 percent, or 611.27 points, to 18,935.36 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was down 2.64…
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Tokyo’s Nikkei surge 8% after US stimulus deal
Tokyo, March 25 (AFP/APP): Tokyo stocks surged more than eight percent Wednesday, marking their best percentage gain since 2008 after US lawmakers agreed a $2-trillion coronavirus rescue package and on relief that the Tokyo Olympics was postponed, not canceled. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index, which soared more than seven percent on Tuesday, added another 8.04…
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Asia markets rally as Fed unveils ‘game changer’ support measures
Hong Kong, March 24 (AFP/APP): Asian markets and crude prices surged while the dollar sank Tuesday after the Federal Reserve unveiled an unprecedented bond-buying program to support the US economy. While most of the planet goes into lockdown, traders gave a massive thumbs up to the US central bank’s pledge to essentially print cash in…
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Tokyo stocks open higher on virus stimulus measures
Tokyo, March 18 (AFP/APP): Tokyo stocks opened higher on Wednesday, extending rallies on Wall Street as the US and European governments signaled more stimulus measures to address the economic hit from the coronavirus. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 1.18 percent, or 201.06 points, at 17,212.59 in early trade, while the broader Topix index…
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Tokyo’s Nikkei opens down 3% on virus fears
Tokyo, March 17 (AFP/APP): Tokyo’s key Nikkei index opened down three percent on Tuesday, extending global plunges as interest rate cuts and fresh stimulus by central banks failed to dampen fears over the coronavirus pandemic. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 3.02 percent or 513.88 points at 16,528.11, minutes after the open, while the…
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Tokyo stocks drift lower as investors await BoJ meeting
Tokyo, March 16 (AFP/APP): Tokyo’s key Nikkei stocks index opened higher but immediately drifted lower Monday, as investors waited for the results of an emergency policy meeting at the Bank of Japan later in the day. The Nikkei 225 index lost 0.92 percent or 159.97 points to 17,271.08 in early trade while the broader Topix…
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Tokyo stocks open lower on virus worries, strong yen
Tokyo, March 2 (AFP/APP): Tokyo stocks opened lower on Monday after plunges last week on lingering worries over the spread of the new coronavirus, with the yen firming against the dollar. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 1.09 percent or 230.80 points to 20,912.16 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was down 1.26…