Nikkei closes above 38,000 for first time since 1990 as Japan GDP contraction allays policy shift concerns
Publishing timestamp: 2024-02-15 02:38:59
Summary
The article discusses the rebound of Asia-Pacific markets after a decline, Japan entering a technical recession, the performance of various stock indices, the rise in the value of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether, the earnings report of Rakuten Group, the acquisition of Altium by Renesas Electronics, employment numbers in Australia, and the performance of major Asia markets. It also mentions the growth of Singapore's economy, the outlook for European semiconductor equipment stocks, comments from the Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision, and the movement of crude oil futures.
Sentiment: MIXED
Tickers: .SSEC, 6723.T-JP, .SPX, .AXJO, .DXY, .HSI, BTC.CM=, .KS11, NVDA, ALU-AU, 2330-TW, 4755.T-JP, @LCO.1, .SZI, .N225, AUD=, .IXIC, .DJI, @CL.1, ETH.CM=, JPY=,
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/15/asia-markets.html