On the other hand, the JPX-Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index comprises companies with middle and small market capitalizations, making up the majority of firms in Japan. In addition, they are also selected based on their shareholder appeal and have to adhere to similar standards as companies in the Nikkei 400. Last month, Monex revealed…
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Democrats aim for pared back stimulus bill All three major US stock indices eked out a positive day after a volatile session yesterday. The next round of Covid-19 economic stimulus once again hit headlines, after reports that Democrats are putting together a new $2.4trn bill that cuts roughly a trillion dollars from the cost of…
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FTSE 100: -1.3% Friday, -23.7% YTD (-0.6% last week) FTSE 250: -1.1% Friday, -28.3% YTD (-1.1% last week) What to watch Keurig Dr Pepper: Keurig Dr Pepper is the firm behind brands including Krispy Kreme, 7Up and Evian. The firm’s share price is down 9.2% year-to-date, meaning it is performing better than the broader market.…
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Much of the Asian Market was closed for the annual Lunar New Year holiday. Ten year Treasury yields are at 2.716% - down -0.7bp. Nikkei and Topix closed at -0.19 and +0.10 respectively. The Nifty 50 up 0.10%. The ASX 200 rallied by almost 2%. Panasonic Corp earnings were disappointing Kao Corp indicated stronger sales…
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Literally some several hours after Trump's shock victory, markets continue to react on the news. The pound dipped in and out of negative territory in volatile trade as the dollar recovered against a basket of currencies on Monday, but firmed in a remarkable snapback later on Thursday. Oil edged higher, Asian shares rallied on Thursday.…
Read moreThe Tokyo Commodity Exchange Inc. and Nikkei Inc. will add 10 new leveraged and inverse indices based on the Soybean, Corn and the others. They will be published from September 20, 2016. New indices: Nikkei-TOCOM Leveraged Index Nikkei-TOCOM Inverse Index Nikkei-TOCOM Leveraged Industrial Commodity Index Nikkei-TOCOM Inverse Industrial Commodity Index Nikkei-TOCOM Leveraged Agricultural Product &…
Read moreIn the wake of European market turmoil, exchanges and venues in Japan, China and Hong Kong, with the backing of global regulators, are busily adding products to their ranges which aim to attract European, Middle Eastern and American retail and institutional traders to increasingly strong markets. LeapRate takes a detailed look at the developments
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