Ayako Terada News Today

* The Japanese market ranks fourth worldwideThe Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) returned to the first place in Asia, in terms of market capitalization, as significant funds left the Chinese stock market, heading for Japan and India, the Nihon publication announces Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei), citing data from the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).

The 225-issue Nikkei stock average is trading close to its all-time high as Tokyo shares make a stellar start to 2024.

The Tokyo Stock Exchange has reclaimed top spot in Asia in total market capitalization of listed companies in U.S. dollar terms, data showed Monday, some three-and-a-half years after it ceded the title to the Shanghai Stock Exchange.