Japanese stocks closed higher on Wednesday, driven by gains in tech heavyweights both in Tokyo and on Wall Street. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average increased by 88.65 points, or 0.23%, to close at 38,570.76. Meanwhile, the broader Topix index rose by 12.88 points, or 0.47%, finishing the day at 2,728.64.
Tokyo stocks closed higher on Tuesday, following gains in the overnight U.S. stock market, although profit-taking limited the rise in later trading. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index of Tokyo stocks ended the day up 379.67 points, or 1 percent, closing at 38,482.11.
Tokyo, June 17, 2024 — Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower on Monday, driven by investor concerns over political instability in Europe and potential economic slowdown in the United States. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) concluded its two-day policy meeting on Friday with the decision to keep its policy rate unchanged, a move that further pressured the Japanese yen, driving it to a 34-year low against the U.S. dollar.
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced to include Japanese Yen to Asian Clearing Union (ACU) mechanism. A statement issued by the central bank said that it had been decided to include ACU Japanese Yen as the third ACU currency along with USD & EURO with effect from January 01, 2020. The ACU […]