Nikkei 225 ends above 40,000 after Bank of Japan raises interest rates for the first time in 17 years
Publishing timestamp: 2024-03-19 03:13:32
Summary
Japan's Nikkei 225 index ended above 40000 after Bank of Japan raised interest rates for the first time since 2007. Other Asian markets reacted differently to the news. In the US, tech companies like Nvidia and Alphabet saw gains. Fidelity International and Longi announced layoffs. China and New Zealand discussed trade agreements. Japan's finance minister highlighted positive signs in the economy. Analysts discussed potential AI partnerships between Apple and Alphabet. The market is awaiting the Federal Reserve's monetary policy guidance.
Sentiment: MIXED
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/19/asia-markets-live-updates.html