Japanese stocks continue to soar in 2024: the Nikkei/Yen hits a new year-end closing high, with a total increase of nearly 20% for the year.
① In 2024, the Nikkei 225 Index closed at 39,894.54 points, marking the highest annual closing level in history, surpassing the record set in 1989; ② The Nikkei 225 Index rose by 6,430.37 points throughout the year, up nearly 20% year-on-year, continuing significant growth for two consecutive years; ③ Analysts expect that the outlook for Japan's corporate giants and investor confidence will bolster the performance of Japanese stocks next year.
The era of quantum software has already begun.
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Breaking through the shadow of the bubble! The Nikkei 225 Index is about to complete a 35-year comeback.
① The Nikkei 225 Index closed at 40,281.16 points on Friday, with a year-to-date increase of 20.37%, expecting significant growth for the second consecutive year, possibly closing above 40,000 points for the first time by year-end; ② The rise in the Japanese stock market is driven by the "Santa Claus rally," positive outlook for corporate giants, merger news among automotive giants, and Toyota Motor's plan to increase ROE.
The Nikkei average rose significantly for the third consecutive day, recovering to the 40,000 yen range for the first time in five months, driven by Futures.
On the 26th, the US Stocks market was mixed. The Dow Inc rose by $28.77 to $43,325.80, while the Nasdaq ended down 10.77 points at $20,020.36. The unexpected decrease in unemployment insurance claims led to selling due to rising long-term interest rates, causing a decline after the market opened. In the lack of activity following the Christmas holiday, strong buying in anticipation of a year-end Christmas rally supported the lower prices. Afterward, the number of continuing unemployment insurance recipients reached a three-year high, and the 7-year bond entered.
Express News | Japan's stock market closed: the Nikkei 225 Index rose 1.8%, returning to the 0.04 million point level; DeNA surged over 15%.
There is a shift away from large vehicles in the USA, which benefits Asian manufacturers.
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