Japan's Nikkei index soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by enthusiastic AI investments that overshadowed concerns about US-Iran peace talks. The government's ambitious plan to invest ...
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Asian Markets Today: Japan's Nikkei 225 opened 2% higher to trade above 72,700, while South Korea's Kospi last traded 1.6% higher after the opening bell. Topix rose 1.28%, while South Korea's ...
Japan finance minister vows readiness to act on yen at any time
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Minnesota bans crypto ATMs after scam surge
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India’s ED targets on-ramp/off-ramp firms in cross-border crypto probe
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Kirsten Gillibrand’s 22-year-old son raises $30M for trading startup as Dem champions crypto in DC
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BitGo stock surges 20% after major announcement
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Global markets | Japan’s Nikkei posts sharpest weekly gain in nearly two years on AI shares rally
Japan's Nikkei index celebrated its most significant weekly surge in nearly two years, hitting unprecedented levels day after day. The excitement surrounding AI-driven stocks ignited this remarkable ...