Nikkei 225

Nikkei 225 closes above 70,000 as AI shares, weaker oil and softer rate bets lift Japan’s benchmark despite elevated yields.

Nikkei 225 falls as AI stock selling, oil shock and Bank of Japan rate risk reshape Japan indexes before key policy meetings.

Nikkei 225 jumped as semiconductor leaders powered a narrow index rally while traders weighed Bank of Japan risk and thin US holiday liquidity.

Global indexes weakened as higher oil prices and renewed inflation concerns hit risk appetite across Asia, Europe and Wall Street.