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Japanese shares fell on Monday after weaker-than-expected economic data and a post-election lull limited price movements.The Nikkei 225 Index fell 0.2% to 56,806.41, while the broader Topix fell 0.8% to 3,787.38. Preliminary gross domestic product (GDP) data from October to December showed Japan’s economy missed economists’ average forecast due to softer capital spending, although it […]
Japan’s Nikkei share price fell on the last trading day of 2025, dragged down by the technology sector that has been a key driver of the year’s huge gains.The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index fell 0.4% to 50,339.48 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix lost 0.5%. The Nikkei rose 26% in 2025, a third straight annual […]
Japan’s Nikkei stock average fell slightly on Monday after two sessions of gains, as technology stocks followed Wall Street’s weak finish last week and some major stocks traded ex-dividend. The Nikkei fell 0.5% to 50,517.41, as of 0215 GMT, while the broader Topix edged 0.04% higher to 3,424.42. All three major U.S. stock indexes closed […]
Japanese shares rose to a record peak on Wednesday as markets reacted positively to a Reuters report that the new prime minister is preparing a massive stimulus package that includes measures to help households tackle inflation. The Topix ended the day up 0.5% at an all-time high of 3,266.43, having previously recorded an all-time intraday […]
