Nikkei 225 closes at record after topping 62000May 7, 2026 Nikkei 225 ended at a record high after a holiday break, with semiconductor-linked stocks leading gains across Tokyo equities on Thursday.
Japan current account surplus hits $24.8 billion in FebruaryApril 9, 2026 TOKYO: Japan posted a current account surplus of 3.93 trillion yen, or about $24.8 billion, in February, as strong returns on overseas…
Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns from officeSeptember 8, 2025 Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns after major election losses, triggering leadership change and market reaction across Asia and global markets.
Stable monetary policy propels Nikkei to an eight-month peakApril 28, 2023 In a significant financial development, the Nikkei, Japan’s premier stock index, surged to an eight-month high, driven by the Bank…