Japan’s broad Topix gauge hit a record high on Friday as waning sovereign debt concerns gave stocks a tailwind. The Topix hit an all-time intraday high of 3,436.75 in early trading before losing some momentum to close down just 0.2% at 3,423.06. The blue-chip Nikkei index rose 0.7% to 50,750.39, posting a 2.5% gain for […]
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 […]
An index of global stock markets rose on Wednesday to a record high for the second consecutive session, partly substantiated by Bullish Sentiment on Wall Street, while investors positioned for a likely interest rate from the American Federal Reserve. The MSCI All Country World Index rose as high as 954.21 and broke another record a […]