The Nikkei 225, Japan’s flagship stock market index, experienced a dramatic surge in early trading after the country’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won a historic super majority in the lower house of the national parliament. This political breakthrough significantly boosted investor confidence and triggered a rally across financial markets in Asia. The surge reflects…
On January 8, 2026, Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose sharply, climbing about 1.1% in Tokyo trading. The move came after Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, reported much stronger-than-expected earnings for its latest quarter. Investors cheered the results. Fast Retailing not only logged higher sales and profit, but also raised its forecast for the full…
Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.2% on Thursday, pulling back from a recent two-week high. The drop came as investors moved out of electronics and real estate stocks. These two sectors saw sharp declines, weighing heavily on the index. The session ended with the Nikkei down by 77.12 points, closing at 41,190.68. We saw some pressure…