^N225 - Nikkei 225
| Previous close | 22,219.73 |
| Open | 22,270.04 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Day's range | 22,162.81 - 22,363.14 |
| 52-week range | 19,239.52 - 24,129.34 |
| Avg. volume | 71,610 |
Associated Press•26 minutes agoAsian shares mixed after S&P 500 touches all-time high
Asian shares were mixed Wednesday, as some markets were cheered by bullish sentiments on Wall Street despite concerns about U.S. trade disputes with China. South Korea's Kospi was up 0.4 percent at 2,277.85. TRADE TENSIONS: Stocks have been buffeted by concerns about mounting trade tensions in recent months between the U.S. and China, set off by President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
- Bloomberg•6 hours ago
Yen, Treasuries Rise as Cohen Plea Hits Sentiment: Markets Wrap
The yen and Treasuries climbed after political risk resurfaced in the wake of President Donald Trump’s longtime lawyer pleading guilty to federal charges, weighing on U.S. equity futures. Asian stocks ...
- Bloomberg•6 hours ago
Yen, Treasuries Pare Losses on Cohen Guilty Plea: Markets Wrap
The yen and Treasuries pared losses after President Donald Trump’s longtime lawyer pleaded guilty to federal charges. News of Michael D. Cohen’s plea deal, confirmed after the markets closed in New York, sparked mild demand for haven assets and an exchange-traded fund tracking the S&P 500 Index declined.
Associated Press•19 hours agoGlobal shares mostly gain, focus on China-US talks, Fed
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher in subdued trading Tuesday, tracking gains in Asia despite doubts over the prospects for resolving the trade dispute between the U.S. and China.
Associated Press•yesterdayAsian shares gain despite doubts over US-China trade talks
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday amid doubts about the prospects for resolving the trade dispute between the U.S. and China.
- FX Empire•yesterday
No Surprises in the RBA Minutes as Trump Slams the USD
Trump had the markets guessing again and more surprises are likely to be on the horizon, as the markets prepare for tomorrow’s trade talks.
- Bloomberg•yesterday
Asia Futures Mixed; Dollar Falls on Trump Remarks: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks are set for a mixed start amid a muted rise in U.S. equities and a weaker dollar on comments from U.S. President Donald Trump. Futures ticked lower in Japan and Hong Kong, were little changed in Australia and rose in China. U.S. equities pared gains in the 15 minutes of trading after Reuters reported that Trump said China and Europe manipulate their currencies.
- Bloomberg•yesterday
U.S. Stocks Hit Record; Yen, Bonds Pare Losses: Markets Wrap
U.S. stocks climbed, sending the S&P 500 Index to an intraday record, as investors speculated the Trump administration would ease trade tensions with China. The yen and Treasuries pared losses after President Donald Trump’s longtime lawyer pleaded guilty to federal charges. Michael D. Cohen’s plea deal, confirmed after the markets closed in New York, included his saying he was directed to violate campaign law at the direction of a candidate for federal office.
Associated Press•2 days agoStocks mostly rise on hope for progress on China trade talks
Global stocks mostly rose Monday amid signs of progress in resolving the trade dispute between the U.S. and China. The Wall Street Journal reported the countries hope to have a resolution by November. ...
- FX Empire•2 days ago
Geo-Politics and the USD in Focus, with no Stats to Influence
A lack of data through the day will leave the markets focused on geo-political risk, a number of risks providing food for thought at the start of the week.
- Bloomberg•2 days ago
Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day
Maersk, Musk and a mixed open. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about today. The U.S. economy will be hit many times harder than the rest of the world by an escalating global trade war, according to the chief executive officer of A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S. Soren Skou, who runs the world’s biggest shipping company from Copenhagen, said the fallout of the current protectionist wave “could easily end up being bigger in the U.S.” Tariffs could slow global annual trade growth by 0.1 percent to 0.3 percent, though for the U.S. the effect could be “perhaps 3 or 4 percent,” he said at Maersk’s headquarters on Friday. Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has ruled out changing his ways in response to an open letter from Uber Technologies Inc. board member Arianna Huffington. It follows an interview with the New York Times last week, in which Musk said he sacrificed family milestones in the race to meet Tesla production targets. Tesla shares plunged 8.9 percent on Friday after the interview with the New York Times in which he described the past 12 months as “the most difficult and painful year of my career.” References to Ambien use and driving while tweeting are fueling calls for Tesla’s board to step up its oversight of the company’s CEO and largest shareholder.
Associated Press•4 days agoStocks jump as hopes rise for progress on China trade talks
Stocks rose late in the day Friday as investors welcomed signs of progress in resolving the trade dispute between the U.S. and China. The Wall Street Journal reported that the countries hope to have a resolution by November. The report came a day after China said it will send an envoy to Washington for the first talks between the countries since early June.
- FX Empire•5 days ago
Inflation Figures and the Loonie in Focus, with an Eye on Trump
While inflation numbers are due out of the Eurozone and Canada, it’s all eyes on the U.S Dollar, with the markets getting ready for U.S – China trade talks.
- Bloomberg•5 days ago
Stocks Gain as Tech Hardware Offsets Chip Weakness: Markets Wrap
U.S. stocks rose in light summer trading Friday on strength in technology hardware shares and optimism for a resolution in America’s trade dispute with China amid reports that President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in November in an attempt to end the roadblock. Department store chain Nordstrom Inc. was the best performing company in the benchmark as investors responded to its strong second-quarter results and healthy profit outlook for the year. The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index dropped 0.7 percent, its fourth consecutive decline.
- Bloomberg•5 days ago
Asia Stocks Rise on Trade Talk Hopes, Dollar Slips: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks are ending a bruising week on a positive note after an easing in trade tensions between China and the U.S and positive results from Walmart boosted American shares. Equities from Sydney to Hong Kong advanced after all major U.S. stock benchmarks climbed. The Turkish lira pared some of its gains as U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Turkey would face more sanctions if the country didn’t release a detained American pastor.
- FX Empire•6 days ago
U.S., China, Walmart Grab the Positive Headlines, but Turkey Still Has Issues
Up until last night’s announcement, global investors were paying more attention to the events in Turkey than to the trade dispute between the U.S. and China. The news once again brought U.S.-China relations back to the forefront. However, just because it grabbed the headline, investors shouldn’t stop watching Turkey.
Associated Press•5 days agoAsian shares gain on growing hopes for China trade talks
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares made moderate gains early Friday after U.S. stocks jumped on news China is preparing to resume trade discussions with the U.S., the first negotiations in more than a month.
Associated Press•6 days agoEuropean stock markets pick up after losses in Asia
TOKYO (AP) — Stock markets are higher in European trading as Turkey's currency crisis abated somewhat and after a downbeat day in Asia. Benchmarks in Germany and France rose Thursday while shares in Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong declined.
- FX Empire•6 days ago
Risk Aversion Eases on Reports of Renewed Trade Talks Between US, China
The catalyst behind the shift in investor sentiment is a report that a Chinese delegation will travel to the United States late in August to hold trade talks.
- FX Empire•6 days ago
Dollar Takes an Early Hit as Focus Remains on Turkey and Trade
The Dollar slides early, with the Asian equity markets rebounding from heavy losses early as hopes of a U.S – China agreement on trade surface.
Associated Press•6 days agoAsian stocks slide as investors fret over China's economy
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares fell Thursday after deepening worries about global economic growth, particularly in China, set off a rout on Wall Street.
- Financial Times•7 days ago
[$$] FT chief executive to return pay after staff criticism
John Ridding, chief executive of the Financial Times, is to return a portion of his 2017 pay to the company following staff criticism of a sharp jump in remuneration that took his total package to more than £2.5m. Mr Ridding said in a note to employees that he would return his 2017 pay increase, which was £510,000 before tax. Mr Ridding’s pay in future would be “restructured” with a new scheme that will take into account his remuneration before the 2016 acquisition of the FT by Nikkei, the Japanese publishing group.
- FX Empire•7 days ago
Global Stocks Fall as Turkey Worries Weigh; US Futures Set to Open Lower, Dollar Updates Its 13-Month Highs
On Wednesday morning, global markets are again under pressure on new episodes of U.S. trade conflicts. Again, at the epicenter of the fall are the Asian exchanges as MSCI lost 0.8% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell by 1%. US Futures trade lower.
Associated Press•7 days agoGlobal markets sink on growth concerns, Turkey jitters
Stock markets turned lower Wednesday amid concerns about economic growth and continued tensions over Turkey, which announced it was increasing tariffs on imports of some U.S. products. KEEPING SCORE: Germany's ...
- FX Empire•7 days ago
UK Inflation and U.S Retail Sales Put the GBP and USD in Focus
Inflation numbers out of the UK will need to jump to hit pause on the Pound’s demise, while U.S retail sales could influence a resurgent Dollar.
