BusinessNikkei 225 closes at record after topping 62000kuwait-live.comMay 7, 2026May 8, 2026 May 7, 2026May 8, 2026 TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record 62,833.84 on Thursday, rising 5.58% after climbing above 62,000 for the first time and briefly crossing 63,000 intraday, as investors...
BusinessJapan raises interest rates to 0.5 percent amid inflation concernskuwait-live.comJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025 January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.5% on Friday, marking the highest level since 2008. The...