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Top Nikkei 225 Index catalysts this week: yen rescue, Softbank earnings and more
10:41pm, Sunday, 02'nd Aug 2026
The Nikkei 225 Index retreated by over 1.52% on Monday as investors reacted to several events, including the Japanese yen rescue and the upcoming corporate earnings. It dropped to 63,390, down by 12.9
BOJ holds rates at 1%, warns of underlying inflation exceeding 2% target
11:33pm, Thursday, 30'th Jul 2026
The decision comes as speculation continues to swirl around whether the Bank of Japan will hike rates at a faster pace.
Nikkei 225, Kospi jolt Asian markets as AI rout and Fed fears collide
12:28am, Thursday, 30'th Jul 2026
Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the fallout from the AI sell-off, the Federal Reserve's rate outlook and renewed tensions in the Middle East. The MSCI Asia-Pacific gauge excl
Hang Seng Index is soaring as Kospi and Nikkei 225 implode: here's why
02:07am, Wednesday, 29'th Jul 2026
The Hang Seng Index has outperformed its major Asian peers this year, even as the Kospi and Nikkei 225 have come under pressure. The index has rebounded nearly 14% from its lowest level this year, whi
Nikkei 225 Index: Kioxia earnings and other catalysts for Japan stocks this week
01:31am, Monday, 27'th Jul 2026
The Nikkei 225 Index tilted upwards on Monday, even as top technology stocks declined. It rose by 27 basis points to 64,780, up a bit from this month's low of 62,646.
Nikkei Rises 0.4%, Led by Airline, Auto Stocks
08:18pm, Sunday, 26'th Jul 2026
Japanese stocks were higher as fears about a further escalation of the Iran conflict ease for now.
Japan core inflation rate in June creeps up from 4-year low as higher oil prices bite
07:48pm, Thursday, 23'rd Jul 2026
This is the first rise in core inflation since March, and was in line with the1.6% growth expected by economists polled by Reuters.
Kospi jumps 6% as Asia's battered semiconductor trade rebounds
12:32am, Wednesday, 22'nd Jul 2026
Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors returned to semiconductor shares after a bruising sell-off, taking their cue from a Wall Street rebound even as Brent crude pushed further above $91 a ba
Nikkei Rises 1.3%, Led by Chip, Metals Stocks
08:27pm, Tuesday, 21'st Jul 2026
Japanese stocks were higher following a recovery in U.S. technology stocks overnight.
Japan imports jump to record high on oil price surge, complicating BOJ policy
08:25pm, Tuesday, 21'st Jul 2026
Japan's imports jumped to a record high in June, government data showed on Wednesday, as a weak yen and soaring oil prices drove up import costs and inflation, leaving the central bank in a policy
Is WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend ETF (DFJ) a Strong ETF Right Now?
07:22am, Monday, 20'th Jul 2026
Launched on 06/16/2006, the WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend ETF (DFJ) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs category of the market.
Nikkei 225 slides as SoftBank, Tokyo Electron, and Kioxia stocks sink
10:47pm, Sunday, 19'th Jul 2026
The Nikkei 225 Index continued its freefall as technology companies like Softbank, Tokyo Electron, Kioxia, and Advantest plunged ahead of the upcoming big-tech earnings. It plunged by over 4%, reachin
Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches
09:24pm, Thursday, 09'th Jul 2026
A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what
Nikkei 225: bullish pattern emerges as Kioxia stock, Japan bond yields jump
12:56am, Wednesday, 08'th Jul 2026
The Nikkei 225 Index traded sideways on July 8 as artificial intelligence (AI) stocks rebounded after Tuesday's sharp sell-off. The index was trading at 39,770, about 7% below its highest level this y
Israel Opposes Turkey F-35 Sale As Russia Prepares Iran Su-35 Delivery
11:10am, Tuesday, 07'th Jul 2026
With indications that President Donald Trump will support lifting the ban on selling F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters to Turkey, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has predictably expr
