Will Nikkei's record-breaking rally sustain even as Japan's economy sputters?

The Nikkei 225 surged past the 40,000 mark on Monday, with some economists forecasting it still has room to climb, while others expect a correction. "I would not be surprised if Nikkei goes down ... Read More

Japan stocks hit record high amid mixed trading in the region after Fed cut rates as expected

The Bank of Japan is kick-starting its two-day policy meeting, where it is expected by most economists to keep policy rates steady. Read More

Japan's Nikkei stock market index hits all-time high, breaking 1989 record

Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit a record high Thursday, powered by banking, electronics and consumer stocks as robust earnings and investor-friendly measures fuel a blistering rally in Japanese equities this ... Read More

Japan’s Nikkei Boom Has An Economic Bust Problem

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about economics, markets and policymaking throughout Asia. A man looks at an electronic boarddisplaying stock prices of ... Read More

Japan's Nikkei index hits its first record in 34 years, powered by the AI boom

Japan's Nikkei 225 hit a record for the first time in 34 years. The rally has been fueled by the AI boom, with chip-related stocks helping push the index up 17% this year. Excitement for AI has helped ... Read More

Japan's Nikkei tops 45K, settles at record high for 4th day ahead of Fed decision

Japan's Nikkei share average closed at a record high for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, as investors scooped up chip-related stocks ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's crucial policy ... Read More

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street rally as Japan's Nikkei nears a record high

TV crew members film an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm as people pass by Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in Tokyo. Shares advanced in Asia on Friday, with Tokyo's ... Read More

Is the Nikkei Rally a Sign Japan’s Recovery Is Finally Here?

Global investors are betting that Japan is on course to pull out of its long economic slump, reflecting hopes that growth is accelerating world-wide and sending stocks to multiyear highs. Japan’s ... Read More

Nikkei's rally pauses for breath with record high in sight

TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark stock index struggled for traction on Tuesday, remaining stuck this week some 1% below the all-time peak set over three decades ago, with traders wary ahead ... Read More