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Japan share market finished session higher on Thursday, 01 April 2021, as investor sentiments improved on increased optimism for the U. S. economic recovery and after a key Bank of Japan survey showed sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers recovering to a pre-pandemic level. At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 210.07 points, or 0.72%, to 29,388.87. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange added 3.64 points, or 0.19%, to 1,95...

2021-04-01 11:35:52 GMT2021-04-01 19:35:52(Beijing Time) Xinhua English TOKYO, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Thursday as investors welcomed upbeat U.S. private sector jobs data and a Bank of Japan (BOJ) survey showing improved sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 210.07 points, or 0.72 percent, from Wednesday to close the day, the first of the new fiscal year, at 29,388.87. The broader Topix index of all First Section issu...

TOKYO, 17 MARCH, ARMENPRESS. Asian main indexes values for 17 March: The value of Japanese NIKKEI down by 0.02% to 29914.33 points, Japanese TOPIX up by 0.13% to 1984.03 points. Chinese Shanghai Composite down by 0.03% to 3445.55 points, and HANG SENG up by 0.02% to 29034.12 points. The Nikkei-225 Stock Average is a price-weighted average of 225 top-rated Japanese companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Nikkei Stock Average was first published on May 16, 1949, whe...

2021-03-17 11:35:57 GMT2021-03-17 19:35:57(Beijing Time) Xinhua English TOKYO, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed essentially flat Wednesday as investors were in a circumspect mood ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting where indications may be given about the central banks moves to higher rates earlier than expected. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shed 6.76 points, or 0.02 percent, from Tuesday to close the day at 29,914.33. The broader Topix index of all First Section...

Japan share market finished higher sixth straight session on Tuesday, 16 March 2021, as investors took heart from record closes on Wall Street overnight on heightened hopes for the U. S. economic recovery and yen depreciation to lower 109-level against greenback. However, market gains capped amid a wait-and-see mood before the start of the U. S. Federal Reserves two-day policy-setting meeting later on Tuesday. At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 154.12 points, or 0.52%, to ...

Tokyo stocks closed marginally higher Monday on growing hopes for a U.S. economic recovery after President Joe…

TOKYO, 15 MARCH, ARMENPRESS. Asian main indexes values for 15 March:

The following statement fisrt appeared at CardinalBurke.com Statement on the Offering of the Holy Mass in the Papal Basilica of Saint Peter On March 1...

The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. / Luxerendering/Shutterstock. Vatican City, Mar 12, 2021 / 06:01 pm (CNA).- A new letter from the Vatican Secretariat of State has banned the private celebration of Masses at side altars in St. Peter’s Basilica, effective March 22. The regulation might seem tailored to meet COVID restrictions, as Italy prepares to tighten its pandemic measures once again. However, the new rule appears to be permanent. The letter stresses that Lent is a time to focus on the ...

TOKYO, 12 MARCH, ARMENPRESS. Asian main indexes values for 12 March: