Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a more than 11-month high on Monday as investor risk appetite grew after a strong rally in U.S. equities, driven by hopes for trade talks and Federal Reserve’s rate cuts. The Nikkei rose 0.84% to close at 40,487.39, its highest closing level since July 17. The index narrowed its…
Japan’s Nikkei share average snapped a three-day losing streak on Tuesday, as indications that impending U.S. tariffs may be more measured than previously feared injected fresh optimism into the markets, though ongoing uncertainty capped the gains. The Nikkei closed 0.5% higher at 37,780.54. Earlier in the session, the index climbed more than 1% and briefly…
Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a five-month low on Friday, as chip-related stocks tracked Nvidia’s sharp overnight declines, with Advantest tanking nearly 9%. The Nikkei index fell below 37,000 for the first time since September 19 and hit a low of 36,840.12 in intraday trade. The index closed 2.88% lower at 37,155.5, its lowest…