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Global Market: Japan's Nikkei falls 2% as Samsung slump sparks chipmaker selloff

Japan's Nikkei share average closed two percent lower on Tuesday. Semiconductor heavyweights fell significantly after South Korea's Samsung Electronics tumbled. The broader Topix index also ended lower while value stocks saw buying interest. Investors booked profits in AI stocks and purchased undervalued companies. Japanese banking shares and Toyota Motor experienced…

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Japan’s rush to India: The big story behind the Modi-Takaichi summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's India visit comes as Japanese investments accelerate across banking, manufacturing, infrastructure and clean energy. Billion-dollar deals, rising corporate interest and closer financial cooperation highlight how Japan is emerging as one of India's most important long-term economic partners, strengthening both investment flows and strategic ties.

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Global Market: Japan's Nikkei extends rally on AI boost, but US-Iran impasse weighs

Japan's Nikkei index marked a triumphant third day of gains, fueled by the surge in AI-related shares. Nevertheless, the progress in US-Iran discussions and ongoing market fluctuations dampened this rally. Companies like Sumco and Taiyo Yuden experienced substantial rises, hitting remarkable new peaks. While manufacturers are feeling more optimistic, challenges…

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Japan's Nikkei clocks best quarter on record on tech rebound

Japan's Nikkei share average surged on Tuesday, driven by a strong rebound in technology stocks. The benchmark index closed at 70,062.32, marking its sharpest quarterly gain in decades. Despite mixed market breadth, semiconductor and AI-related shares led the advance. This positive movement mirrored overnight rallies in U.S. markets, fueled by…

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Ghost of Yotei was such a hit that the actual Japanese region of Hokkaido is getting official merch amid a tourism rush highlighting areas from the game

Sucker Punch already helped out the Tsushima region

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Japan's Nikkei ends 4% lower as SoftBank tanks on OpenAI IPO delay report

Japan's Nikkei index experienced a significant drop of 4% on Friday, largely due to a sharp decline in tech investor SoftBank Group, which plunged over 12% following reports of a potential delay in OpenAI's IPO. This downturn erased previous gains, impacting other AI-related stocks. Despite the volatility, strategists anticipate a…

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Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 as AI euphoria persists

Japan's Nikkei index has soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by AI investment enthusiasm and positive U.S.-Iran peace talks. The benchmark Nikkei 225 closed up 1.55%, reaching a record intraday peak. Government plans for substantial investment in AI and chips by 2040 are also boosting confidence, though some…

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Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 mark for first time as AI euphoria persists

Japan's Nikkei index soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by enthusiastic AI investments that overshadowed concerns about US-Iran peace talks. The government's ambitious plan to invest heavily in strategic sectors like AI and chips by 2040 further boosted market sentiment. Nonferrous metals and electric appliances were top performers,…

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Japan undecided on sending military to the Strait of Hormuz

Japan said Tuesday it has not yet decided whether its military will join efforts to help the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran peace deal. Japan signed onto a joint statement issued Monday by European nations that they were ready for a "defensive and independent…

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Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei ends higher as chip-related heavyweights jump

The Nikkei was ‌choppy earlier ⁠in ⁠the session, inching down as much as 0.16%.

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Global markets: Japan's Nikkei slumps, yen trades above 160 level on tech, Gulf concerns

Japan's Nikkei share average experienced its biggest drop in three months. The yen also weakened significantly against the dollar. Concerns over technology stock valuations and escalating Middle East hostilities impacted the market. This led to a sharp decline in Japanese equities. Investors are closely watching geopolitical developments and their economic…

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Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei eases further from record high as AI euphoria fades

Japan's Nikkei index saw a dip on Friday, pulling back from its record high. Technology stocks experienced a slowdown. However, positive data on real wage growth in Japan offered some support to the broader market. This wage increase is expected to boost consumption and corporate performance, contributing to the overall…

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Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei pulls back from record high on AI selloff

Japan's Nikkei index experienced its biggest drop in three weeks on Thursday. This pullback followed a record high. Investors sold AI-related stocks after Broadcom's disappointing revenue. Renewed Middle East conflict also impacted market sentiment. SoftBank Group saw a significant decline. Despite the broader market fall, Tokyo Electron and Disco shares…

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China out, India in? The Japanese begin a quiet but powerful pivot

Japanese banks are increasingly shifting their Asia strategy from China to India and Southeast Asia as slowing growth, rising costs and geopolitical risks reduce China's appeal. Over the past five years, Japanese regional banks have cut their branch presence in China by about 20%, while lending by Japan's three megabanks…

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Global Market: Japan's Nikkei surges past 68,000 for first time as AI stocks lead rally

Japan's benchmark Nikkei surged past the 68,000 mark for the first time, rising 2.2% to a record 68,203.79, as strong gains in AI and semiconductor-related stocks outweighed concerns over escalating Middle East tensions. The broader Topix index also gained 1.5%, supported by optimism around AI-driven demand and positive cues from…

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Japan's Nikkei retreats from record peak as market gauges fragile Mideast peace talks

The Nikkei touched a record peak of 67,231.28 on Monday and posted a record closing high of 66,934.33, roughly 7% above the 25-day moving average, a ⁠sign of ‌an overheated market.

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Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 on AI boost; SoftBank becomes most valuable Japanese firm

Japan's Nikkei index reached a historic 67,000 mark. AI stocks powered this surge, with SoftBank Group becoming the nation's most valuable company. SoftBank's significant jump contributed heavily to the Nikkei's rise. This rally highlights strong earnings in the AI sector. Meanwhile, broader market sentiment faced headwinds from Middle East uncertainties.

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SoftBank overtakes Toyota as Japan's most valuable company

Fueled by its significant stake in AI powerhouse OpenAI, SoftBank Group has surged past Toyota to become Japan's most valuable company. The tech investor's market capitalization soared following founder Masayoshi Son's announcement of a massive 75-billion-euro investment in French AI infrastructure, underscoring the booming demand for artificial intelligence technology.

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Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 for first time on AI boost; SoftBank becomes Japan's most valuable firm

Japan's Nikkei share average surged past 67,000 for the first time, driven by AI-related stocks. SoftBank Group became the country's most valuable company, overtaking Toyota, after pledging significant AI infrastructure investment in France. Despite broader market weakness, tech shares propelled the index to new heights.

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Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei scales record peak on Mideast, AI optimism

Japan's Nikkei share average surged to a record high, driven by optimism for a Middle East peace deal and strong AI stock performance following Dell Technologies' positive earnings. The broader Topix also reached an all-time closing high. This market rally was fueled by renewed hopes for de-escalation in the Middle…

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Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high on profit-booking, strength in oil prices

Japan's Nikkei share average retreated from a record high, falling 0.25% as investors booked profits after a significant rally. Rising oil prices and the absence of an imminent U.S.-Iran peace deal also weighed on sentiment, despite SoftBank Group's substantial gain.

The Times of India

Proposed US-Iran pact to reopen Hormuz, end Iranian transit charges: Report

The United States and Iran are discussing a plan that would open the Strait of Hormuz roughly 30 days after the two sides reach a deal to end hostilities, a Middle East diplomatic source told Nikkei on Monday.

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Iran deal could drag on as US launches fresh strikes

Hopes for a quick end to ‌the Iran war have been dashed after the US carried out 'self-defence' strikes on missile launch sites and boats placing mines.

The Economic Times

Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei rallies on fresh optimism over AI, Iran peace talks

Japan's Nikkei surged 3.14% on Thursday, its largest gain in two weeks, driven by renewed enthusiasm for technology stocks and easing geopolitical tensions. Gains were boosted by Nvidia's strong sales forecast, an averted Samsung strike, and reports of OpenAI's potential IPO, with SoftBank Group leading advancers.

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Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei ends near three-week low as AI-stock selloff weighs

Japan's Nikkei share average closed at a near three-week low, with SoftBank Group leading the decline, as investors locked in profits on AI-related stocks. The index slipped 1.23%, ending lower for a fifth consecutive session, with market participants selling shares that had driven recent record highs. Declines remained limited ahead…

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