^N225 - Nikkei 225
| Previous Close | 21,139.71 |
| Open | 21,051.51 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Day's Range | 20,853.33 - 21,051.51 |
| 52 Week Range | 18,948.58 - 24,448.07 |
| Avg. Volume | 74,357 |
- Reuters•31 minutes ago
Nissan panel to recommend outside director to chair board - Nikkei
A Nissan Motor governance committee will recommend the appointment of an external director as board chairman, a role distinct from company chairman, in a move to decentralise power at the top level, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday. Under Nissan's current corporate charter, the position of board chair is automatically appointed to head the company board, the Nikkei said citing a source. Former Chairman Carlos Ghosn had filled both roles prior to his arrest in November for under-reporting his salary for eight years.
Reuters•2 hours agoNissan panel to recommend outside director to chair board: Nikkei
A Nissan Motor governance committee will recommend the appointment of an external director as board chairman, a role distinct from company chairman, in a move to decentralize power at the top level, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday. Under Nissan's current corporate charter, the position of board chair is automatically appointed to head the company board, the Nikkei said citing a source. Former Chairman Carlos Ghosn had filled both roles prior to his arrest in November for under-reporting his salary for eight years.
- Reuters•yesterday
Progress in U.S.-China trade talks sparks world stock rally
Progress in the U.S.-China trade talks helped send world stock markets broadly higher on Friday and pulled investors out of the safety of government bonds. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 443.86 points, or 1.74 percent, to 25,883.25, the S&P 500 gained 29.87 points, or 1.09 percent, to 2,775.6 and the Nasdaq Composite added 45.46 points, or 0.61 percent, to 7,472.41. China and the United States reached a consensus in principle on some key issues during the talks, China's state news agency Xinhua said on Friday.
- Bloomberg•yesterday
U.S. Stocks End Week Higher Boosted by Trade Talk: Markets Wrap
Equities surged to a 10-week high as the U.S. consumer outlook brightened and positive developments in China trade talks overshadowed lingering concerns about global growth. The S&P 500 Index closed at session highs Friday, with all sectors gaining, on reports that the U.S. and China had reached consensus in principle on the main topics in their trade negotiations. U.S. consumer sentiment rebounded from a two-year low, further fueling the rally and bolstering the case that yesterday’s dire retail sales figures were out of sync with reality.
- TheStreet.com•2 days ago
Wall Street Futures Edge Higher on U.S.-China Trade Talk Progress
U.S. equity futures edged higher Friday, following solid gains in Europe, on reports that officials from both the U.S. and China will continue trade talks next week in Washington, raising hopes of a near-term ...
Reuters•2 days agoEuropean shares recover after weak data wobble
European shares recovered on Friday after weak U.S. and Chinese economic data earlier sent global equity markets into a dive. The 10-year U.S. Treasuries yield fell to 2.6483 percent, wiping out most of its rise this week.
- MarketWatch•2 days ago
Asian markets fall as global uncertainty grows
Asian shares were broadly lower on Friday, tracking a weak Wall Street session as traders awaited the conclusion of U.S.-China talks in Beijing.
- TheStreet.com•2 days ago
Stocks Slide as Growth Concerns Deepen, Trump Raises Stakes in Funding Battle
Global stocks traded lower Friday following weakening inflation data from China and the biggest decline in U.S. retail sales since 2009. Slowing data from the world's two biggest economies added pressure to U.S.-China trade talks, which wrapped up Friday in Beijing with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin citing "productive" meetings with Vice Premier Liu He. European stocks stocks slip lower, but losses are held in check as the euro remains wedded to a multi-month low amid concerns over regional growth prospects and further monetary loosening from the European Central Bank.
- Reuters•2 days ago
Nikkei slides, weak U.S. retail sales trigger profit-taking
Japan's Nikkei fell on Friday as bleak U.S. retail sales data dampened investor risk appetite and dragged down the broader market, with exporters and financial firms underperforming. The Nikkei share average ...
- Reuters•2 days ago
Asian stocks retreat as lacklustre China, U.S. data weigh
Asian stocks fell on Friday, retreating from four-month highs after data out of China raised concerns over deflationary pressures building in the world's second biggest economy. Data released on Friday showed China's factory-gate inflation slowed for a seventh straight month in January to its weakest pace since September 2016 amid cooling domestic demand. The broader equity markets had already been under pressure after Thursday's weak U.S. retail sales figures triggered fresh doubts about the strength of the world's largest economy.
- Reuters•2 days ago
JGBs rise tracking gains in U.S. Treasuries
The 10-year JGB futures rose 0.06 points to 152.85, with a trading volume of 16,930 lots by late afternoon trade. The benchmark 10-year cash JGB yield fell one basis point to minus 0.025 percent. The super-long sector followed suit, with the 20-year yield declining 1.5 basis points to 0.415 percent.
- Reuters•2 days ago
Nikkei slides as weak U.S. retail sales sour risk appetite
Japan's Nikkei fell on Friday as bleak U.S. retail sales data dampened investor risk appetite and dragged down the broader market, with exporters and financial firms underperforming. The Nikkei share average ...
- CNBC•2 days ago
Asia stocks decline amid fears of slowing US economy
Major Asian stock markets closed lower on Friday, following the release of U.S. retail data overnight which raised concerns over a slowing American economy. Investors also await developments from the ongoing ...
- Bloomberg•2 days ago
Stocks Fade Into Close Amid Weak Data, Border Spat: Markets Wrap
U.S. stocks edged lower in listless trading as disappointing economic data and reports the president will declare a national emergency overshadowed news that another government shutdown will be averted. Signs Congress would avert another shutdown boosted sentiment midday and shares drifted until the late slide that came with news that President Donald Trump intends to sign a government funding bill and simultaneously declare a national emergency to get more money for a border wall. Bank stocks were among the hardest hit, as the 10-year Treasury yield briefly sank below 2.65 percent.
- FX Empire•3 days ago
Markets Wait On Trade News, Weak Data Tanks Stocks, Volatility On Tap For Thursday
Trade-related optimism supports global stock indices while weak data in the US sends the USD moving lower versus major world currencies.
- TheStreet.com•3 days ago
Wall Street Futures Tumble After Weakest December Retail Sales in a Decade
U.S. equity futures turned sharply red Thursday after data showed the weakest reading for December retail sales in nine years, erasing earlier gains linked to progress in trade talks between Washington and Beijing and data showing a surprise jump in January China export activity. Retail sales fell 1.2% in December from the previous month, the Commerce Department, the biggest drop since September 2009 and well shy of the 0.2% gain that was forecast by economists. Although data was partially impacted by the 35-day government shutdown, the weakness in such a key metric of U.S. economic health -- consumer spending is responsible for around two thirds of GDP growth -- triggered sharp reversals in U.S. equity futures.
- TheStreet.com•3 days ago
Wall Street Extends Gains on China Trade Talk Optimism; Dollar Hits 2-Month High
U.S. equity futures suggest solid gains on Wall Street amid signs of potential progress in U.S. China trade talks and data showing that country's exports rebounded firmly in the first month of the year. China's U.S. trade surplus eases to $27.3 billion, the lowest since May 2018, as imports fall 42% thanks in part to steep declines in soybean purchases. Global oil prices rise for a third session as China data showed crude imports rose 4.8% and topped the 10 million barrel per day mark for third consecutive month.
Associated Press•3 days agoStocks move higher as US, China begin talks on tariffs war
SINGAPORE (AP) — European shares rose Thursday and Wall Street was set to open higher after the U.S. and China kicked off two days of trade talks in Beijing. The aim is to forestall further tariff hikes in a bruising dispute over Beijing's technology policies.
Reuters•2 days agoFall in U.S. retail sales dampens world stock market rally
By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) - The steepest decline in U.S. retail sales since 2009 in December halted a broad rally in world stock markets on Thursday and pushed investors into the safety of government ...
- TheStreet.com•3 days ago
Stocks Edge Higher as China Trade Data, Talks Progress, Boost Sentiment
Global stocks traded cautiously higher amid signs of potential progress in U.S. China trade talks and data showing that country's exports rebounded firmly in the first month of the year. China's U.S. trade surplus eases to $27.3 billion, the lowest since May 2018, as imports fall 42% thanks in part to steep declines in soybean purchases. European stocks book solid gains, as the euro slips to a three-month low after data showed Germany's economy avoid recession, but recorded no growth over the final three months of the year.
- MarketWatch•3 days ago
Asian markets pause from strong run with U.S.-China trade talks in focus
Asian stocks were mostly lower on Thursday as China and the U.S. kicked off two days of trade negotiations in Beijing.
Bloomberg•3 days agoStill No Good News for Europe on the Macro Front: Taking Stock
(Bloomberg) -- There is not much to be enthusiastic about when it comes to Europe. Sluggish growth, low inflation, political instability, Brexit and trade wars are part of a long list that doesn’t inspire optimism, let alone confidence. After Germany narrowly managed to dodge the recession bullet, it remains to be seen whether the old continent is capable of bouncing back.
- Reuters•3 days ago
Japan's Nikkei ends flat, takes breather after strong rally
Japan's Nikkei share average pulled back from two-month highs to end flat on Thursday, as investors took a breather from recent rallies and as some earnings disappointments capped the broader market. The Nikkei edged down 0.02 percent at 21,139.71 after rising to 21,235.62, its highest since Dec. 18. Exporters rose as the yen weakened to a seven-week low versus the dollar, with Honda Motor Co adding 1.3 percent and Advantest Corp surging 1.6 percent.
- FX Empire•3 days ago
Aussie, Kiwi Traders Like China Trade Numbers; Asian Stock Traders Cautious About Trade Deal
With the start of high-level trade talks between the United States and China, Asian market traders are taking a cautious approach to the stock market on Thursday. However, under the cautiousness, there is some optimism. China released better-than-expected January trade balance data early Thursday. The news seemed to have a positive effect on the Australian and New Zealand Dollars, but failed to add to this week’s strength in the major Asian stock markets.
- Reuters•3 days ago
Japan's Nikkei brushes 2-month high on firmer Wall Street, softer yen
Japan's Nikkei share average rose for the third straight session and touched a two-month high on Thursday, lifted by a firmer Wall Street lead and a softer yen, which supported exporter stocks. The Nikkei was up 0.1 percent at 21,166.36 as of 0204 GMT after rising to 21,235.62, its highest since Dec. 18. The advance by the Nikkei was slowed by profit taking, which emerged after the index rose nearly 4 percent in the previous two days amid expectations for reduced U.S.-China trade tensions and Washington avoiding another government shutdown.
