October 17, 2026
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Tokyo market splits as Nikkei sets closing record

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Tokyo stocks ended mixed on Monday as the Nikkei Stock Average closed at a fresh record high, supported by gains in heavyweight technology shares, while the broader market weakened. The 225 issue Nikkei rose 604.83 points, or 0.91 percent, to...
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Nikkei 225 closes at record after topping 62000

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TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record 62,833.84 on Thursday, rising 5.58% after climbing above 62,000 for the first time and briefly crossing 63,000 intraday, as investors returned from a three-day holiday break to strong demand for technology stocks. The benchmark reached...
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Nikkei falls as caution returns to Tokyo stocks

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TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful relief rally, with renewed concern over Middle East tensions and higher oil prices prompting a more defensive tone across the Tokyo market. The Nikkei 225 closed down 0.73%...
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Bank of Korea holds 2.5% rate and rolls out dot plot

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SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50% on Thursday, maintaining the Base Rate as policymakers balanced a steady inflation backdrop with improving economic momentum and ongoing financial stability concerns. The Bank of Korea’s Monetary Policy Board said...