Nikkei 225
Coverage of Nikkei 225 in the Nexus archive.
- Asian stocks climb and oil prices slip as traders monitor Iran war developments
Asian stocks rose, led by technology shares, while oil prices fell as traders monitored tensions between Iran and the U.S. South Korea's Kospi and Tokyo's Nikkei gained over 1.8%, and tech-related stocks like SK Hynix and AMD saw significant increases. Oil prices dropped due to constrained supplies at the Strait of Hormuz.
- Asian stocks climb and oil prices slip as traders monitor Iran war developments
Asian stocks rose due to increased buying of technology-related shares, while oil prices declined as traders observed tensions between Iran and the U.S. South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 gained significantly, and tech stocks like SK Hynix and SoftBank Group saw notable gains. Oil prices fell amid limited vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Asian stocks climb and oil prices slip as traders monitor Iran war developments
Asian stocks rose on Friday, driven by technology-related shares, while oil prices fell as traders tracked Iran-U.S. tensions. Key indices like South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 advanced, and oil prices declined amid supply concerns at the Strait of Hormuz.
- Asian stocks climb and oil prices slip as traders monitor Iran war developments
Asian stocks rose, driven by technology shares, while oil prices declined as tensions between Iran and the U.S. continued. Markets tracked developments after President Donald Trump declared the Iran war ceasefire 'over,' with key indices like South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei gaining. Tech stocks such as Micron Technology and AMD also saw significant gains.
- Asian stocks slip and oil prices jump as Iran and US launch fresh attacks
Asian stocks declined and oil prices rose as Iran and the U.S. exchanged attacks, escalating Middle East tensions. The U.S. launched airstrikes on Iran, which retaliated by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, following a declaration by U.S. President Donald Trump that a temporary ceasefire was 'over.'
- Asian stocks slip and oil prices jump as Iran and US launch fresh attacks
Asian stocks declined and oil prices rose as Iran and the U.S. exchanged attacks, escalating Middle East tensions. U.S. airstrikes targeted Iran, while Iran fired at Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, following President Trump's declaration that a temporary ceasefire was 'over.'
- Asian stocks slip and oil prices jump as Iran and US launch fresh attacks
Asian stocks declined and oil prices rose as Iran and the U.S. exchanged attacks, escalating Middle East tensions. The U.S. airstrikes on Iran and Iran's retaliatory strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar disrupted markets, while Brent crude exceeded $78 per barrel due to supply concerns.
- US futures and Asian shares are mixed while oil prices decline as some exporters opt to raise output
Asian shares and U.S. futures showed mixed performance as technology stocks declined in Tokyo and Seoul. Oil prices fell due to increased production by seven OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, while uncertainty persisted over supply chain talks with Iran. Major stock indices in Japan, South Korea, and Australia declined or edged lower, while Hong Kong and Shanghai saw modest gains.
- Global stocks stage a rally as American markets take the day off
Global stocks rose in Europe and Asia as the Dow Jones set a record, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix surging in South Korea. U.S. markets closed for Independence Day, but futures and crypto stocks gained amid weaker-than-expected job growth data and lower inflation expectations.
- World shares rally after Dow hits a record, as some AI shares bounce back
World shares rose following the Dow's record high, with European and Asian markets advancing as some AI-related stocks rebounded. Indices like the DAX, CAC 40, and Nikkei 225 gained, while South Korea's Kospi surged 5.8% and Samsung Electronics rose 8.2%. U.S. job data and potential Fed rate policy influenced market sentiment.
- Asian shares rally after Dow hits a record, as some AI shares bounce back
Asian shares rose after the Dow Jones set a record, with some AI-related stocks rebounding while others declined. U.S. job growth was weaker than expected, potentially easing inflation and interest rate pressures, which could benefit investors.
- Asian shares rally after Dow hits a record, as some AI shares bounce back
Asian shares rose following the Dow's record high, with mixed performance in AI-related stocks. South Korea's Kospi rebounded 2.8%, while US tech stocks like Micron and Nvidia saw declines. The US job report and oil price movements influenced market sentiment, with Bitcoin's rise boosting crypto companies.
- Asian shares rally after Dow hits a record, as some AI shares bounce back
Asian shares rose following the Dow's record high, with mixed performance in AI-related stocks. South Korea's Kospi and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained, while U.S. job data and oil prices influenced market sentiment. Crypto stocks rose as Bitcoin rebounded.
- Asian stocks mostly decline on a sell-off of chip shares
Asian stocks mostly declined due to heavy selling of computer chip shares, with South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 dropping significantly. U.S. chip stocks like Micron, Intel, and AMD also fell, driven by concerns over potential supply gluts despite rising AI demand.
- Asian stocks mostly decline on a sell-off of chip shares
Asian stocks declined due to a sell-off in chip shares, with South Korea's Kospi falling 5.1% and major chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics losing significant value. U.S. chip stocks also dropped, and oil prices fell amid hopes for improved crude supplies following Iran war negotiations. Concerns about an AI-driven supply glut and slower-than-expected adoption barriers weighed on investor sentiment.
- Asian stocks mostly decline on a sell-off of chip shares
Asian stocks declined due to a sell-off in chip shares, with South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 falling sharply. U.S. chip stocks also dropped amid concerns about potential supply gluts despite earlier AI-driven gains. Oil prices fell as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran raised hopes for improved crude supplies.
- Asian shares trade mixed as worries over Iran-US deal remain
Asian shares traded mixed as uncertainty over an Iran-US deal and Hormuz Strait access persisted. Oil prices drifted amid U.S.-Iran negotiations in Qatar, while U.S. stocks trimmed losses but faced weakness in AI sector stocks.
- Asian shares trade mixed as worries over Iran-US deal remain
Asian shares traded mixed early Wednesday due to uncertainty over an Iran-US deal and concerns about traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices drifted as U.S. envoys discussed the deal's implementation in Qatar, while U.S. stocks trimmed losses amid AI sector volatility.
- Asian shares trade mixed as worries over Iran-US deal remain
Asian shares traded mixed as uncertainty over an Iran-US deal and the Strait of Hormuz's recovery weighed on markets. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.6%, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.4% and South Korea's Kospi dropped 1.8%. Oil prices drifted amid U.S. envoys' talks in Qatar, and U.S. stocks trimmed losses with the S&P 500 up 0.8% despite AI sector volatility.
- Asian shares follow Wall Street higher, while the Japanese yen hits a 39-year low against the dollar
Asian shares rose following Wall Street gains, with rebounds in South Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese markets after earlier tech sell-offs. The Japanese yen hit a 39-year low against the dollar, sparking speculation about potential intervention by Japanese authorities.
- Asian shares are mixed as tech stocks fall in Japan and South Korea
Asian markets were mixed as tech stocks declined in Japan and South Korea due to falling AI-related shares, while other regions saw gains. U.S.-Iran tensions escalated, affecting oil prices and global economic uncertainty. The Nikkei 225 and Kospi dropped significantly, but indices in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Shanghai rose.
- Asian shares are mixed as tech stocks fall in Japan and South Korea
Asian markets were mixed as tech stocks in Japan and South Korea fell due to selling of AI-related shares, while gains in other sectors offset some losses. U.S.-Iran tensions escalated, impacting oil prices and global economic uncertainty.
- Sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street toward just its 2nd losing week in the last 13
AI stocks are declining sharply, pulling Wall Street indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite down as concerns grow over unsustainable profit growth. The slump follows significant drops in Asian markets, with Japanese and South Korean indexes falling over 4% and 5.8% respectively, driven by AI-related stock declines.
- Asian shares plunge as traders sell to lock in profits after recent rallies driven by AI
Asian shares dropped sharply as traders sold stocks to lock in profits following recent gains in AI-related investments. Key indices like Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's KOSPI fell over 4% and 6.8% respectively, with tech companies such as Samsung and SK Hynix experiencing significant declines.
- Asian shares plunge as traders sell to lock in profits after recent rallies driven by AI
Asian shares plunged, led by Japan and South Korea, as traders sold to lock in profits from AI-related stock rallies. U.S. futures and oil prices also fell, while Micron Technology's strong earnings briefly eased concerns about AI sector overvaluation.
- Asian shares plunge as traders sell to lock in profits after recent rallies driven by AI
Asian shares fell sharply on Friday as traders sold stocks to secure profits following recent gains in AI-related sectors. Major indices like Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi dropped significantly, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng and China's Shanghai Composite also declined. The sell-off followed record highs for the Nikkei and Kospi earlier in the week and mixed performance in U.S. AI stocks.
- Asian shares plunge as traders sell to lock in profits after recent rallies driven by AI
Asian shares fell sharply on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi dropping 4.4% and 7.7% respectively, as traders sold to secure profits after recent gains in AI-related stocks. Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite also declined, reflecting typical volatility in response to AI sector developments.
- Rebounding AI stocks pull Wall Street higher
AI stocks rebounded, lifting the U.S. market with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all rising. Micron Technology surged 19.4% due to strong earnings and a revised growth forecast, while Qualcomm raised its 2029 revenue target amid AI-driven demand. Easing Treasury yields and lower oil prices further supported market gains, with global indices like South Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei also rising.
- Rebound in tech shares pushes world markets higher, while oil prices fall
Tech shares surged in Japan and South Korea, driven by strong earnings from Qualcomm and Micron Technology, lifting global markets. Oil prices declined amid U.S.-Iran war negotiations, while tech-related indices like the Nikkei 225 and Kospi hit record highs.
- Rebound in tech shares pushes world markets higher, while oil prices fall
Tech shares surged in Japan and South Korea, driven by strong earnings from Qualcomm and Micron Technology, lifting global markets. Oil prices declined as U.S.-Iran war tensions eased. Major indices like the Nikkei 225 and Kospi hit record highs, while tech-heavy indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw gains.
- Rebound in tech shares pushes Asian shares higher, while oil prices fall
Asian shares rose sharply, led by tech-driven gains in Japan and South Korea as chipmakers surged following positive earnings reports from Qualcomm and Micron Technology. Oil prices fell over $1 amid negotiations to end the U.S.-Iran war.
- Rebound in tech shares pushes Asian shares higher, while oil prices fall
Tech shares in Japan and South Korea drove Asian markets higher as Qualcomm and Micron Technology reported strong earnings, while oil prices fell amid U.S.-Iran war negotiations. The Nikkei 225 and Kospi indices surged, with gains in chipmakers like Tokyo Electron and SK Hynix. U.S. crude and Brent prices dropped over 3%.
- Rebound in tech shares pushes Asian shares higher, while oil prices fall
Tech shares in Asia surged, led by gains in Japanese and South Korean chipmakers following strong earnings from U.S. companies like Qualcomm and Micron Technology. Oil prices fell as U.S.-Iran negotiations progressed, while Asian stock indices like the Nikkei 225 and Kospi hit record highs.
- Asian stocks are mixed after Big Tech sell-off
Asian stocks were mixed following a global tech sell-off, with South Korea's Kospi rising 3.3% after a 10% drop, while Japan's Nikkei 225 and Taiwan's Taiex fell. U.S. tech stocks like Micron and Nvidia declined sharply, and oil prices dropped as Iran war talks progressed. The Fed's upcoming PCE report may influence rate decisions.
- Asian stocks are mixed after big tech sell-off
Asian stocks were mixed as technology shares declined following a sell-off in Asia and Wall Street. South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 fell sharply, while Samsung Electronics partially recovered from a previous drop. U.S. tech stocks like Micron Technology and Nvidia also declined, reflecting rising volatility in the sector.
- Asian stocks are mixed after big tech sell-off
Asian stocks showed mixed results following a sell-off in big technology stocks, with indices in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan declining, while Hong Kong and Australia saw slight gains. U.S. tech giants like Micron Technology and Nvidia also experienced significant drops, contributing to global market volatility.
- Asian stocks are mixed after big tech sell-off
Asian stocks were mixed following a global tech sell-off, with South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 experiencing declines. U.S. tech stocks like Micron Technology and Nvidia also fell sharply, contributing to market volatility. Oil prices dropped as progress in U.S.-Iran talks eased supply concerns.
- Asian shares are trading mixed amid caution about the war in Iran
Asian shares traded mixed amid uncertainty over efforts to end the Iran war, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 0.9% and South Korea's Kospi falling 2.8%. U.S. markets saw declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as oil prices dropped following U.S.-Iran talks, while the Federal Reserve's potential rate hikes and inflation concerns added pressure.
- Asian shares are trading mixed amid caution about the war in Iran
Asian shares traded mixed amid uncertainty over efforts to end the war in Iran, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 0.9% and South Korea's Kospi falling 2.8%. U.S.-Iran talks influenced oil prices, while Wall Street saw declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as investors speculated on potential Federal Reserve rate hikes.
- Asian shares are trading mixed amid caution about the war in Iran
Asian shares traded mixed amid uncertainty over U.S.-Iran war talks and oil price fluctuations. Key indices like Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi fell, while China's Shanghai Composite rose slightly. U.S. markets saw declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as oil prices dropped following weekend diplomatic discussions.