Dollar heads for weekly gain as yen nears 160 level
The dollar headed for a weekly gain on Friday as the yen hovered near the key 160 per dollar level,...
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Nikkei 225 closes at record after topping 62000
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record 62,833.84 on Thursday, rising 5.58% after climbing above 62,000 for the first time and briefly...
Nikkei falls as caution returns to Tokyo stocks
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful relief rally, with renewed concern over Middle East...
Japan current account surplus hits $24.8 billion in February
TOKYO: Japan posted a current account surplus of 3.93 trillion yen, or about $24.8 billion, in February, as strong returns on overseas...
Bank of Japan lifts rates to highest level in 30 years
TOKYO, December 20, 2025: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in three...
Stable monetary policy propels Nikkei to an eight-month peak
In a significant financial development, the Nikkei, Japan's premier stock index, surged to an eight-month high, driven by the Bank...