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Japan Economy 6 November 2025 - 10 November 2025

Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Nikkei Jumps 635 Points as US Shutdown Deal Nears; Yen Softens, JGB Yields Rise, and 38 Japan Stocks Log All‑Time Highs (Nov. 10, 2025)

Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 635.39 points to 50,911.76 on Monday after a key U.S. Senate vote signaled progress toward ending the 40-day federal government shutdown. The yen weakened past ¥154 per dollar, and Japanese government bond yields rose to multi-year highs. Tech and cyclical stocks led gains, while defensives lagged. Olympus shares jumped on restructuring news; Honda fell after cutting guidance.
Japan Stock Market Today (10 Nov 2025): Nikkei 225 Jumps 1.26% to 50,911; Topix Gains as Tech Rebounds, Yen Near ¥154, BOJ Signals Hike Debate

Japan Stock Market Today (10 Nov 2025): Nikkei 225 Jumps 1.26% to 50,911; Topix Gains as Tech Rebounds, Yen Near ¥154, BOJ Signals Hike Debate

The Nikkei 225 closed up 1.26% at 50,911.76 on Monday, led by gains in technology and AI-related stocks. The Topix rose 0.56% to 3,317.42. The yen weakened to around 154 per dollar as investors responded to improved US government funding prospects and new Bank of Japan signals on rate policy. Tokyo Electron jumped 4.3%, while Mercari surged over 10% after strong earnings.
Record Highs, $55 B Deals & Data Drama: Wall Street’s Wild Week (Oct 4–5, 2025)

Japan Stocks Today (Nov 6, 2025): Nikkei 225 Rebounds Above 50,800 as Tech and Banks Lead; Yen Holds Near ¥154

The Nikkei 225 jumped 1.3% to 50,883.68 on Thursday, with chip stocks Advantest, Disco, and Lasertec leading gains after Wall Street’s rebound. Market breadth improved, with 987 advancers on the TSE Prime. The yen hovered near 153.8 to the dollar, and the 10-year JGB yield stayed close to 1.68%. Toyota reported a 7% profit drop, while Nissan posted a ¥221.9bn first-half loss.

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  • Why Indian Stock Markets Are Closed on May 1, 2026: Maharashtra Day and NSE BSE Holiday List
    April 30, 2026, 7:42 AM EDT. Indian stock markets will be closed on May 1, 2026, to observe Maharashtra Day, marking the formation of Maharashtra and Gujarat in 1960. The day coincides with Buddha Purnima, a significant Buddhist festival. Markets fell sharply on the previous day due to rising Brent crude oil prices, with the Sensex down 582 points to 76,913.50 and the Nifty dropping 180 points to 23,997.55. Further closures include Bakrid on May 28, and several other public holidays like Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, and Christmas are on the calendar for the year. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) release holiday notifications in advance, with normal Sunday closings also observed.

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Why Intel Stock Hit a Record: Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Focus

Why Intel Stock Hit a Record: Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Focus

30 April 2026
Intel shares hit a record $94.75 early Thursday, up 12%, after reports that Google may use Intel’s EMIB packaging for next-generation AI chips. Intel Foundry posted $5.42 billion in Q1 revenue but lost $2.44 billion. Apple is also evaluating Intel’s 18A-P process for M-series chips, according to TrendForce. Google and Intel recently announced a multiyear partnership on AI and cloud infrastructure.
US Stock Market Today: Futures Rise Before GDP as Big Tech Earnings Split Wall Street

US Stock Market Today: Futures Rise Before GDP as Big Tech Earnings Split Wall Street

30 April 2026
U.S. stock futures rose early Thursday, with Dow mini futures up 351 points, as strong cloud results from Alphabet and Amazon boosted sentiment. Alphabet shares jumped 6.1% premarket after reporting a 22% revenue gain and 63% Google Cloud growth; Amazon shares rose 1.9% on 28% AWS sales growth. Meta fell 8% and Microsoft dropped 1.9% as investors questioned rising AI-related spending.
KeyCorp’s Clearwater UK Deal Opens a Europe Door for KeyBank’s M&A Push

KeyCorp’s Clearwater UK Deal Opens a Europe Door for KeyBank’s M&A Push

30 April 2026
KeyCorp plans to acquire Clearwater UK, marking its first Western Europe advisory platform, with closing expected in late 2026 pending approvals. Terms were not disclosed. Clearwater reported £52.2 million in revenue for fiscal 2025 and employs about 117 staff. The deal follows a 12.6% rise in KeyCorp’s investment banking and debt placement fees in the first quarter.
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