Other markets in Asia also shrugged off strong U.S. payrolls data that has dampened expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and sent Wall Street lower overnight ... .
Global markets today. Japan's Nikkei extended its post-election rally on Thursday, February 12, surged to new record high of 58,000 for the first time ....
The benchmark Nikkei 225Index was up 0.4% at 57,874.61 after rising as high as 58,015.08 earlier in the day, as trading resumed after a holiday. So far in 2026, the Nikkei has surged 15%. The broader Topix climbed 0.8% to 3,884.16 on Thursday ...
Japan coach Nils Nielsen said his team "want to make new history" by winning next month's AsianWomen's Cup as he named 16 England-based players in his squad on Thursday. Japan are ...