Nikkei 225 (.N225) News

An 'Eagle Storm' is approaching? Sources indicate that the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike next week is a certainty, with more hawkish signals on the way.

① It is a foregone conclusion that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates next week, with expectations that the rate will increase from 0.5% to 0.75%, reaching its highest level in three decades; ② Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that the pace of future rate hikes will depend on the economy's response to each increase, emphasizing that real borrowing costs remain negative; ③ Despite market speculation that the Bank of Japan may not significantly raise interest rates further, sources indicate that the central bank will attempt to dispel such speculation.

cls.cnDec 12 19:38

Asian Stocks Rally on Fed Rate Cut, China Policy Signals

MT NewswiresDec 12 19:30

Indian Stocks Climb 0.5%

Dow JonesDec 12 18:36

Global Markets, U.S. Futures Rise on Renewed U.S Confidence

Dow JonesDec 12 17:27

Stock Market News Today, 12/12/25 – U.S. Stock Futures Mixed as Investors Move Out of AI Plays

TipRanksDec 12 17:18

The Nikkei Average Index closed up 687 points, or 1.4%, with SoftBank Group surging nearly 4%.

Japanese stocks rose, with the U.S. Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Index closing at record highs, prompting broad follow-through buying in Japanese equities. The Nikkei 225 Average opened up 331 points and extended gains, rising as much as 978 points to reach an intraday high of 51,127 before closing up 687 points, or 1.4%, at 50,836. In the AI concept and semiconductor sectors, SoftBank Group (9984.JP) climbed 3.8% amid reports that the company is considering acquiring data center operator Switch. Laser component maker Raytheeon Optoelectronics (6920.JP) edged up 0.3%, while NVIDIA supplier Advantest Corporation (6857.JP) and DISCO Corporation (6146.JP) each fell 1.2%.

AASTOCKSDec 12 15:20

South Korean Stocks Climb 1.4%

Dow JonesDec 12 15:01

Japanese Shares End Week in Green as BOJ Set to Restart Rate Hikes

MT NewswiresDec 12 14:53

The Japanese stock market rose 0.68% this week, marking the third consecutive week of gains.

Gelonghui December 12 | The Nikkei 225 Index closed up 1.37% today at 50,836.55 points. For the week, it gained 0.68%, marking the third consecutive weekly rise. The Nikkei 225 Index has risen 27.43% year-to-date.

Gelonghui FinanceDec 12 14:34

Express News | The Nikkei 225 Index closed up 1.37%.

BreakingsDec 12 14:31

The Nikkei Average rose by 461 yen, rebounding for the first time in three days, but came under pressure from semiconductor-related stocks after the initial wave of buying subsided = Morning session on the 12th.

In the morning session on the 12th, the Nikkei Stock Average rebounded after three days, closing 461 yen and 22 sen higher than the previous day at 50,610 yen and 4 sen. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) surged by 54.27 points to 3,411.51 points, surpassing its previous record closing high of 3,398.21 points. On the 11th in the U.S. stock market, the view persisted that the interest rate cut announced by the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) the previous day would support the U.S. economy. Stocks sensitive to economic conditions and consumer-related sectors were bought, pushing the NY Dow higher.

Kabushiki ShimbunDec 12 10:56

The Nikkei Average closed at 50,610.04 yen, up 481.22 yen, rebounding for the first time in three days as of 12:00 noon.

The Nikkei Average share price in the morning session on the 12th closed at 50,610.04 yen, up 481.22 yen from the previous day, rebounding after three days of declines. (Source: Wealth Advisor Co.)

Kabushiki ShimbunDec 12 10:31

Japan's Stocks Extend Rally as BOJ Rate Hike Looms

MT NewswiresDec 12 08:44

Express News | The Nikkei 225 Index broke through the 51,000-point mark.

BreakingsDec 12 08:38

The Nikkei Average opened higher, supported by the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a record high on February 12.

On the 12th, the Nikkei Average opened higher for the first time in three days, rising by 331.41 yen from the previous day to 50,480.23 yen. In the U.S. stock market on the 11th, expectations continued that the interest rate cut implemented at the previous day's FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting would support the U.S. economy. Stocks sensitive to economic conditions and consumer-related sectors were bought, driving the NY Dow and S&P 500 Index to new all-time closing highs. In the Tokyo market, the record highs in U.S. stocks provided a tailwind, leading to buying dominance. The Chicago Nikkei Average...

Kabushiki ShimbunDec 12 08:09

The Nikkei Average rose by more than 500 yen.

The Nikkei Average rose more than 500 yen in the morning session 12 days ago. Source: Wealth Advisor Co.

Kabushiki ShimbunDec 12 08:03

Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened collectively higher.

Gelonghui December 12 | The Nikkei 225 Index opened 0.7% higher, while the South Korean Seoul Composite Index opened 0.3% higher.

Gelonghui FinanceDec 12 08:01

The Nikkei Stock Average opened at 50,480.23 yen, up 331.41 yen on the 12th.

The Nikkei Stock Average opened at 50,480.23 yen, up 331.41 yen from the previous day, according to Wealth Advisors.

Kabushiki ShimbunDec 12 08:01

Global Equities Roundup: Market Talk

WSJDec 12 07:45

Nikkei May Rise After U.S. Stock Indexes Hit Record Highs -- Market Talk

WSJDec 12 07:44