Nikkei 225, Kospi, Bank of Japan

People crossing the street in Shibuya, Tokyo. Maydays | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 1.19% to another fresh record high for a second consecutive day, ahead of the Bank of Japan’s rate decision. The central bank is slated to conclude its two-day policy meeting, where it is widely expected to…

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Asia markets: Nikkei 225, Kospi, Fed

Bird’s-eye view of central Tokyo including Tokyo Tower at sunrise hours. Vladimir Zakharov | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose nearly 0.6% at the open to a record high Thursday, led by gains in the real estate and technology sectors. The gains were led by chemical company Resonac Holdings, which jumped 10%,…

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Trump’s UK state visit in pictures

Political campaign group Led By Donkeys project an image of Donald Trump onto Windsor Castle as U.S. President Trump’s second state visit to the U.K. begins on 16th September 2025 in Windsor, United Kingdom. Mark Kerrison | In Pictures | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to the U.K. kicks into gear on…

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