BusinessNikkei 225 closes at record after topping 62000qatarinformer.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 concernsqatarinformer.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...