^N225 - Nikkei 225
| Previous Close | 22,200.00 |
| Open | 22,183.32 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Day's Range | 22,178.33 - 22,190.12 |
| 52 Week Range | 18,948.58 - 24,448.07 |
| Avg. Volume | 65,406 |
- CNBC•40 minutes ago
Shares in Asia mixed; Wall Street dips from record levels
Shares in Asia were mixed in morning trade. U.S. stocks slipped from record levels on Wednesday as Wall Street digested a mixed batch of corporate earnings. The Bank of Japan is set to release its monetary policy statement later on Thursday, with interest rates expected to remain unchanged.
Bloomberg•2 hours agoAsia Stocks Seen Mixed; Sovereign Bonds Climb: Markets Wrap
Futures were little changed in Japan and Australia and pointed lower in China. The S&P 500 Index closed lower after mixed reaction to results from AT&T Inc., Caterpillar Inc. and Boeing Co., while Facebook Inc. shares rose after hours following better-than-expected revenue. The yen pared losses ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision.
- Reuters•4 hours ago
Global Markets: Euro falls on weak German business morale, stocks slip
By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) - The euro fell against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday after data showed a surprise deterioration in German business morale, raising fears of slowing global growth and ...
Reuters•4 hours agoEuro falls on weak German business morale, stocks slip
The euro fell against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday after data showed a surprise deterioration in German business morale, raising fears of slowing global growth and weighing on a gauge of world equity markets, including Wall Street. The decline in the Munich-based Ifo economic institute's business climate index bucked expectations for a small improvement and sent U.S. Treasury yields lower as investors piled into safe-haven bonds. Premier Li Keqiang in China fed concerns about global growth, saying authorities should not underestimate the difficulties in the Chinese economy.
- Bloomberg•4 hours ago
U.S. Equities Slip From Record as Dollar Rallies: Markets Wrap
U.S. equities edged lower as investors assessed corporate earnings and economic data. The S&P 500 Index slumped 0.2 percent from Tuesday’s record close. Although about 80 percent of S&P 500 companies reporting results so far have exceeded estimates, some are starting to question whether the rally has legs.
- MarketWatch•12 hours ago
Asian markets slip amid concerns over China stimulus pace
Asian markets were mixed in early trading Wednesday, surrendering early gains, after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at all-time highs.
- TheStreet.com•14 hours ago
S&P 500 Extends Record High Ahead of Big Ticket Earnings From Boeing, AT&T, CAT
Global stocks edge higher, following last night's record closes on Wall Street, as investors regroup for another wave of earnings on Wall Street. Global oil prices ease after the IEA says markets have "comfortable" spare capacity to fill any supply gap from Iran sanctions, with Energy Department data on U.S. stockpiles reporting later today. U.S. equity futures suggest modest declines on Wall Street ahead of earnings from Dow components Boeing, AT&T, Caterpillar and Visa, with Microsoft, Facebook and Tesla following after the close of trading later today.
- TheStreet.com•17 hours ago
Global Stocks Slip Despite Wall Street Records; European Tech Gains, Autos Drift
Global stocks dip, following last night's record closes on Wall Street, as investors regroup for another wave of earnings on Wall Street. Global oil prices ease after the IEA says markets have "comfortable" spare capacity to fill any supply gap from Iran sanctions, with Energy Department data on U.S. stockpiles reporting later today. U.S. equity futures suggest modest declines on Wall Street ahead of earnings from Dow components Boeing, AT&T, Caterpillar and Visa, with Microsoft, Facebook and Tesla following after the close of trading later today.
- Reuters•17 hours ago
Nikkei eases as caution sets in before earnings; Nissan plunges
Japan's Nikkei edged lower in choppy trade on Wednesday as investors stayed cautious before earnings results, but it remained around a 4-1/2-month high as sentiment was supported by a rally in U.S. stocks. Nissan Motor Co tumbled 4 percent after TV Tokyo reported on late Tuesday that it would announce a large cut to its earnings outlook for the fiscal year that ended in March due to weak sales in North America and China. After the market close, Nissan cut its earnings outlook and now expects a net profit of 390 billion yen, compared to previously forecast 410 billion yen.
- FX Empire•17 hours ago
Asian Shares Lower, but Australian Stocks Soar on Rate Cut Hopes
The steep drop in the Australian Dollar helped export-reliant stocks, such as index-heavyweight drug manufacturer CSL, Ltd., which climbed more than 3 percent to its biggest one-day gain since late December. Lower interest rates tend to drive investors into higher-yielding equity markets.
Bloomberg•20 hours agoAussie Rally Lone Bright Spot in Weak Asia Session
(Bloomberg) -- Thank goodness for Australia.
- FX Empire•21 hours ago
As the Aussie and Kiwi Dollar Sink, Focus Shifts to the BoC and the Loonie
The Kiwi Dollar and Aussie Dollar take another hit early. The Bank of Canada and corporate earnings could give the Greenback more upside on the day.
- Reuters•21 hours ago
Nikkei flat as investors cautious before earnings; Nissan tumbles
Japan's Nikkei was flat in choppy trade on Wednesday as investors stayed cautious before earnings results, but it remained around a 4-1/2-month high as sentiment was supported by a rally in U.S. stocks. Nissan Motor Co tumbled as much as 2.9 percent to 915.2 yen, the lowest since March 29, after TV Tokyo reported that it will announce a large cut to its earnings outlook for the fiscal year that ended in March due to weak sales in North America and China. A Nissan spokesman declined to comment when contacted by Reuters.
- CNBC•yesterday
Stocks in Asia mixed; Australia hits more than 10-year highs
Shares in Asia were mixed. Australia's ASX 200 had its highest close in more than a decade on Wednesday. Stocks in Asia were mixed on Wednesday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at record-high territory overnight on Wall Street.
Reuters•yesterdayRecord highs set by Nasdaq, S&P 500 on upbeat earnings, oil gains
Global equity markets rallied on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indexes setting record closing highs on Wall Street, while European energy shares posted their biggest daily gain since January as crude prices surged. U.S. stocks soared on upbeat results from Twitter Inc, Coca-Cola Co, United Technologies Corp and Lockheed Martin Corp, which eased fears of a profit recession in a busy week for corporate earnings. European oil and gas shares jumped 2%, with BP Plc and Royal Dutch Shell Plc leading gains in London, while the FTSEurofirst 300 Index of leading European shares hit eight-month highs.
- Bloomberg•yesterday
U.S. Stocks Rally to Record on Earnings Surprises: Markets Wrap
The S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite marked new milestones as Twitter, Lockheed Martin and Hasbro climbed following favorable first-quarter reports, adding to a rally led by the biggest technology companies. The gains cap a momentous run for U.S. equities, with the larger gauge of U.S. stocks up 25 percent from a low reached on Christmas Eve. Traders are also focused on the U.S. economy, as first-quarter gross domestic product data is due Friday.
Associated Press•yesterdayOil prices spike further after US move on Iran buyers
LONDON (AP) — Oil prices remained near six-month highs Tuesday in the wake of the Trump administration's announcement that it would soon impose sanctions on all buyers of Iranian oil.
- Reuters•2 days ago
Long-dated JGBs rise on pre-holiday buying, weaker stocks
Long-dated Japanese government bond prices gained on Tuesday as investors stepped up purchases ahead of the long Golden Week holiday and a lacklustre session in Tokyo stocks lifted the appeal of debt. ...
- MarketWatch•2 days ago
Asian markets slip as oil prices surge
Asian markets were largely down in early trading Tuesday as oil prices surged to nearly six-month highs.
- FX Empire•2 days ago
Shanghai Composite Weakens after China Leaders Vow to Reform, Not Stimulate Economy
Investors reacted to the news by selling shares because of disappointment in the news. Stimulus measures tend to have an immediate impact on the economy and stocks, while structural reforms tend to take longer to work their way through the economy.
- FX Empire•2 days ago
Will Theresa May and the GBP Face a Vote of No Confidence?
It’s a mixed start to the day for the majors. While the Pound managed to hold steady, things could change later today as MPs return from recess.
- Reuters•2 days ago
Nikkei slips as Fast Retailing drops on profit-taking; mining shares jump
Japan's Nikkei slipped on Tuesday as investors took profits on such recent gainers such as Fast Retailing and Yaskawa Electric, offsetting gains in oil shares which rallied after the U.S. abruptly moved ...
- CNBC•2 days ago
Asia markets mixed as investors grapple with rising oil prices
Shares in Asia were mixed on Tuesday as investors grappled with the recent spike in oil prices after the U.S. announced that its sanctions waivers on Iran oil will end.
