The Nikkei 225 Index started the trading day in December 6 at 39,371.56 JPY, showing a decline from its previous close of 39,395.38 JPY. By 10:46 AM (UTC+5:30), the index had further dropped by 298.09 points, or 0.76%, settling at 39,097.29 JPY.
The index’s movement reflected a cautious sentiment in the market, with fluctuations observed within the day’s range of 39,083.17 JPY to 39,468.47 JPY. Despite this short-term dip, the index demonstrated resilience over a longer timeframe, recording gains of 2.30% over the past five days and 1.08% over the past month.
Year-to-date, the Nikkei 225 has surged by 17.78%, mirroring its annual growth of 17.88%, a testament to the index’s robust performance in 2024. Analysts attribute the sustained growth to positive economic indicators and strong corporate earnings in Japan.
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