Speculation on BOJ ending negative rates in March jolts yen, stocks
TOKYO -- Japanese markets are on edge amid mounting speculation that the Bank of Japan will end its negative interest rate policy this month.
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S&P 500 rises, poised for another record as Nvidia leads AI stocks higher: Live updates
The S&P 500 headed for a new record high on Monday, boosted by a group of outperforming technology stocks tied to the artificial intelligence boom.
Japan's Nikkei average closes above 40,000, led by booming chip stocks
TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average reached the key milestone of 40,000 on Monday, mainly led by gains in semiconductor stocks, which have been boosted by expectation of higher demand for generative artificial intelligence.
Short positions in China stocks shrink after regulatory crackdown
Short positions in China's stock market shrank by a third in February to their lowest in more than three years, reflecting measures by regulators to curb speculation and boost investor confidence.
Hong Kong property stocks jump after city scraps cooling measures
Stocks of Hong Kong developers rose after Financial Secretary Paul Chan scrapped property cooling measures in a bid to bolster the sector, which has been weighed down by high borrowing costs and weak economic sentiment.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly lower; Hong Kong property stocks rally on budget announcement
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Japanese stocks set to remain attractive amid Nikkei’s all-time high, weak yen
Japanese stocks are maintaining a record-breaking run this week, bolstering expectations that the central bank will soon end its negative interest rates policy that has weakened the yen and lured overseas investors.
Entertainment sector helps carry Japan stocks to new heights
TOKYO -- Japanese entertainment shares have emerged as key drivers of the Nikkei Stock Average's record bull market, drawing international investors with their wealth of globally competitive intellectual property.