The Nikkei index in Japan fell for a consecutive second day amid worries about potential interest rate increases by the US Federal Reserve and uncertainties in AI sector valuations. The Nikkei 225 benchmark pulled back from its recent peak, reflecting declines in US stocks, notably in the semiconductor field. While chip and insurance sectors struggled, retail stocks managed to rise.

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…

Tokyo, June 23 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average plunged 2,565.58 points, or 3.54 pct, to finish at 69,788.38 on Tuesday, snapping its eight-day rising…

Japan's Nikkei index tumbled to a one-week low after a streak of all-time high gains, as investors decided to cash in on profits. The pullback was broad-based, primarily driven by…

The Nikkei index in Japan fell for a consecutive second day amid worries about potential interest rate increases by the US Federal Reserve and uncertainties in AI sector…

Tokyo, June 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's bellwether Nikkei 225 stock average briefly shot up over 2,000 points Thursday morning, as issues linked to artificial intelligence and…

Tokyo's Nikkei index soared to a record high, surging over 4% on Thursday. This significant jump was fueled by a powerful rally in AI-related stocks, particularly chipmakers,…

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average plunged to slip below 70,000 Friday morning as artificial intelligence-linked and other high technology…

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)--Tokyo stocks plummeted Friday as profit-taking dragged down artificial intelligence-linked issues that had jumped the previous day, sending the…

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…