Tag: Nikkei

Asian shares bounce off 3-year lows while China’s suffering goes on

  (Reuters)– Volatile global markets showed signs of a respite from the recent blood-letting on Tuesday, as bargain hunters helped Asian stocks off three-year lows hit on fears that China’s economy was risking a hard landing, with Chinese shares losing another 5 percent. Japan’s Nikkei average went down 369.02 points to 18171.66, while the broader Topix shed 29.99 points to 1450.77 on Tuesday. Later, Japan’s Nikkei erased most of its early losses after an intial […]

Asian stocks sag, dollar falls vs yen as Nikkei recoils

(Reuters) – Asian stocks were mostly lower on Wednesday, taking their lead from weaker U.S. shares, while the dollar slid against the yen as Tokyo’s Nikkei recoiled in volatile trade. As share volatility rose, spreadbetters forecast a significantly lower open for Britain’s FTSE.FTSE, Germany’s DAX .GDAXI and France’s CAC .FCHI. Crude oil prices continued to decline as negotiations between Iran and world powers over nuclear technology extended beyond a deadline. The protracted negotiations have drawn […]