Japan's Nikkei index surged past 70,000 for the first time as the Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 years. The central bank's gradual tightening, coupled with diminished Middle East conflict risks, supported equities. Simultaneously, an Iran-US peace deal boosted sentiment, leading to gains in India's Sensex and Nifty.

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped as much as 5.5 per cent to 69,657.09, surpassing the 69,000 level for the first time.

Tokyo, June 15 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average shot up to a new all-time closing high on Monday, propelled by risk appetite fueled by a U.S.-Iran…

Global shares are mostly higher and Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 briefly topped 70,000 for the first time before trimming early gains after the Bank of Japan raised its key…

This is the BOJ's first hike since December, when it raised rates to its current level of 0.75%, also its highest level in over 30 years.

Market welcomes lack of hawkish language in BOJ statement

Japan's Nikkei stock index reached an all-time high today. This surge followed the Bank of Japan's widely anticipated interest rate hike. The central bank's decision did not…

Asian shares are mostly higher and Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 briefly topped 70,000 for the first time before trimming early gains after the Bank of Japan raised its key…

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly gained and Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 briefly topped 70,000 for the first time Tuesday before trimming early gains after the Bank of Japan raised

Bank of Japan raises interest rate to 1%, reaching a 31-year high amid inflation and yen challenges while Nikkei 225 tops 70,000.

BOJ raises rates to a 31-year high, but the yen carry trade gains momentum as traders bet the currency will weaken further.

Japan's Nikkei index surged past 70,000 for the first time as the Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 years. The central bank's gradual…

Market welcomes lack of hawkish language in central bank's statement

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1%, the highest since 1995, but the yen remains weak. Bitcoin rose after the announcement, breaking historical