Japan's Nikkei 225 hit levels not seen in 26 years, jumping 3.26 percent, or 741.39 points, to close at 23,506.33 on its first day of trade after a long New Year weekend. Most sectors were in positive territory, with financials, technology and automakers ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei surges to highest level in 26 years on first day of trading
The Nikkei index opened the day at 23,073.73 ... During the ceremony, Akira Kiyota, chief executive officer of Japan Exchange Group Inc., which operates the TSE, noted that 2018 is the Year of the Dog in the Chinese zodiac. He mentioned “inu warau ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises to highest since January 1992
TOKYO, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to its highest level since January 1992 on Thursday, as it caught up to gains in global equities on Japan’s first trading day of 2018. The Nikkei was up 2.76 percent at 23,393.82 after rising ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei off to a roaring start, surges 3.3pc
Stocks in Tokyo rallied on the first trading day of 2018 in Japan. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index soared 3.26 percent, or 741.39 points, at 23,506.33 - the highest finish in 26 years. Meanwhile the broader TOPIX index of all First Section issues jumped 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends at 26-year high as oil, securities shares shine
TOKYO, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks rallied on the first trading day of 2018, with the Nikkei and Topix pushing to multi-decade highs as brokerage and oil shares surged. Catching up to overseas gains after the long Japanese New Year's holiday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 2.95%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Shipbuilding, Paper & Pulp and Glass sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 2.95% to hit a new 5-year high. The Nikkei Volatility ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Asia300 Index extends gains as refiners rally on rising crude
The surge in Japanese markets as investors returned after the New Year break also boosted regional sentiment. The Nikkei 225 Index closed 3.3% higher. South Korea's Kia Motors dropped 3.5% after its U.S. unit said vehicle sales in the world's largest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM Abe says North Korea threat the ‘severest since World War 2’
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed to bolster defenses against North Korea's "unacceptable" provocations. Abe said the North Korean threat is the sverest threat the country has seen since World War Two. Japan's constitution renounces war, but ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks hit 26-year high, but Debenhams shares plunge – business live
Breaking: Europe’s companies have posted their strongest growth since 2011. The eurozone composite PMI, which measures activity across the region, jumped to 58.1 in December, up from November’s 57.5. The service sector PMI rose to 56.6, up from 56.2 a ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Manchester City flop Jo joins Japan’s Nagoya Grampus
TOKYO (AFP) - Former Manchester City and Everton striker Jo has joined Japan's Nagoya Grampus, the J-League club said on Wednesday (Jan 3). The 30-year-old Brazilian, who has also had spells at CSKA Moscow and Galatasaray in a meandering career ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka battles illness to beat Pavlyuchenkova
PERTH: Youngster Naomi Osaka showed why she is regarded as a star of the future with a brave victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova as Russia beat Japan 2-1 at the mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth on Thursday. Osaka, ranked 68th in the world, withdrew from ... ( read original story ...)
PM Abe says nuclear North Korea greatest threat to Japan since WWII
"A nuclear armed North Korea is absolutely unacceptable," he said at a news conference Thursday in Japan's Mie prefecture, following a New Year's visit to the famous Ise Shrine. Tensions in the region have remained high in recent months. In September ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sumo champion Harumafuji fined over assault
Harumafuji started his career in Japan at the age of 16 and was promoted to grand champion or yokozuna - sumo's highest rank - in 2012. He released a statement in late December, Reuters news agency reports, saying his life "is now set to be sharply ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: The New Heart of Bitcoin
Yuzo Kano is the CEO for BitFlyer, one of Japan's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs developing settlement systems, and later on equities derivatives and convertible bonds. The following article is an exclusive ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe: N. Korea should change course, end nuke program
TOKYO (AP) -- North Korea should shift course and drop its nuclear program and missile tests to become a wealthier nation, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday. Speaking at a news conference for the new year, Abe told reporters Japan was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka battles illness to beat Pavlyuchenkova at Hopman Cup
Youngster Naomi Osaka showed why she is regarded as a star of the future with a brave victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova as Russia beat Japan 2-1 at the mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth on Thursday. Osaka, ranked 68th in the world, withdrew from her ... ( read original story ...)