The Nikkei 225 index began the trading day on December 24, 2024, at 39,041.02 JPY, reflecting a decline of 120.10 points or 0.31% as of 07:54 AM UTC+5:30. This drop comes amidst mixed investor sentiment and a cautious outlook as global market conditions influence trading strategies during the holiday season.
Over the past day, the Nikkei has dipped by 0.31%, and over the last five trading days, it has fallen by 0.35%. However, despite these short-term losses, the index has shown strength in its monthly performance, gaining 2.34% in the last 30 days.
The year-to-date growth of 17.62% and a one-year increase of 16.84% highlight the overall resilience of the Japanese market in 2024.
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