Nikkei 2259 Feb 2026Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win - but can she bring back the economy? Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.9 Feb 20269 Feb 2026Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victoryPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured 316 out of 465 seats in Sunday's election.9 Feb 20269 Aug 2024Global stocks climb as US recession fears easeUS stocks have their best trading day since November 2022, after lower unemployment claims boost sentiment.9 Aug 20246 Aug 2024US stock markets rise after days of turmoilShares in the US opened higher but markets in the UK and Europe stayed down after a cautious open.6 Aug 20245 Aug 2024US stocks tumble on fears over slower growthUS stock markets follow Asia and Europe down, amid fears of a downturn in the American economy.5 Aug 202422 Feb 2024Japan's main stock index closes above 1989 recordThe benchmark Nikkei 225 closed at 39,098.68 on Thursday, surpassing the all-time high set 34 years ago.22 Feb 202429 Aug 2022Asia stock markets slide on US interest rate fearsUS Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has warned of further interest rate rises.29 Aug 202219 May 2022Global shares fall as growth fears rattle investorsUK shares slide after more signs of waning consumer confidence trigger steep falls in US markets.19 May 20224 Mar 2022Gas prices soar sparking fears over bill risesHousehold bills for energy, food and petrol likely to worsen after commodities rise, analysts warn.4 Mar 2022...
