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Tokyo stock market today: Nikkei hits new record as yen weakens and AI jitters ease

Tokyo stock market today: Nikkei hits new record as yen weakens and AI jitters ease

Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.1% to a record 58,047.89 in early Wednesday trade, boosted by a weaker yen and steady AI sentiment. The yen fell to 155.74 per dollar after reports of political doubts over further Bank of Japan rate hikes. January’s services producer price index increased 2.6% year-on-year, matching December. Foreign investors bought a net 1.42 trillion yen of Japanese stocks in the week to Feb. 14.
25 February 2026
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Tokyo Stock Market Today (Nov 28–29, 2025): Nikkei 225 Ends Week Higher but Suffers Worst November Since 2011 as Fed Cut Bets and Micron AI Deal Shape Outlook

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Nov 28–29, 2025): Nikkei 225 Ends Week Higher but Suffers Worst November Since 2011 as Fed Cut Bets and Micron AI Deal Shape Outlook

The Nikkei 225 closed Friday at 50,253.91, up 0.17% for the day and 3.4% for the week, but down over 4% for November—its worst November since 2011. Micron announced a ¥1.5 trillion investment in a new AI memory chip plant in Hiroshima, with up to ¥500 billion in government subsidies. The Topix ended at 3,378.44, up 0.29%. The Bank of Japan signaled possible rate hikes for December.
29 November 2025
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Furukawa Electric (TYO: 5801) Rallies on New TOFC™ Copper Breakthrough – Stock News & Analysis for November 27, 2025

Furukawa Electric (TYO: 5801) Rallies on New TOFC™ Copper Breakthrough – Stock News & Analysis for November 27, 2025

Furukawa Electric shares closed up 2.88% at ¥9,480 in Tokyo on Thursday after unveiling TOFC™, a new heat-resistant copper for power semiconductors. The stock rebounded about 7% since a sharp drop on November 21, with trading volume near 2.98 million shares. Investors remain focused on the company’s data-center and green-energy projects following strong first-half earnings.
27 November 2025
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  • Kuwait Refinery Hit Amid Iran-Israel Conflict Affecting Gulf Energy Supplies
    March 20, 2026, 8:05 AM EDT. A fire at Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery followed another drone strike linked to Iran, intensifying concerns over Gulf energy infrastructure amid regional conflict. The incident occurred a day after Qatar's Ras Laffan facility was targeted. Iran pledged retaliation following an Israeli strike damaging its South Pars gas field, a key energy source. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed victory against Iran, signaling the conflict's potential end but hinted at a possible ground offensive. Iranian officials maintained missile production despite ongoing bombardments. The war dampened New Year celebrations across Iran and the Gulf, with Tehran still facing Israeli bombardments. The escalating attacks threaten significant disruption to oil and gas supplies flowing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global energy markets.
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