Tokyo stocks plunge

Tokyo stocks plunge

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending nearly 1,000 points lower from the previous day on April 3, 2025, following U.S. President Donald Trump's overnight announcement of reciprocal tariffs on all countries.

Tokyo stocks plunge

Tokyo stocks plunge

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending nearly 1,000 points lower from the previous day on April 3, 2025, following U.S. President Donald Trump's overnight announcement of reciprocal tariffs on all countries.

Tokyo stocks plunge

Tokyo stocks plunge

A pedestrian looks at a stock monitor in Tokyo's Marunouchi business district on Aug. 5, 2024, showing nearly all stocks plunging with the Nikkei Stock Average ending over 4,400 points lower than the previous day's close marking its largest-ever single-day point drop.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

SUQIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - Three major stock indices skyrocketing, Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

SUQIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - Three major stock indices skyrocketing, Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

SUQIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - Three major stock indices skyrocketing, Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

SUQIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - Three major stock indices skyrocketing, Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the closing price of A shares in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the closing price of A shares in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the closing price of A shares in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the closing price of A shares in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the closing price of A shares in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the closing price of A shares in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone display shows the closing point of the A-share index in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone display shows the closing point of the A-share index in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone display shows the closing point of the A-share index in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

Dow sinks 530 points after Fed rate hike

STORY: Dow sinks 530 points after Fed rate hike DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street 2. various of the Federal Reserve 3. various of Fed Chair Jerome Powell making an announcement 4. various of a Signature Bank branch in Manhattan, New York STORYLINE: U.S. stocks fell sharply on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised rates by a quarter of a percentage point. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 530.49 points, or 1.63 percent, to 32,030.11. The S&P 500 dropped 65.90 points, or 1.65 percent, to 3,936.97. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 190.15 points, or 1.60 percent, to 11,669.96. All the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors ended in red, with real estate and financials down 3.64 percent and 2.37 percent respectively, leading the slide. The Fed approved a 25 basis point rate hike at the conclusion of its two-day meeting on Wednesday, forging ahead with its fight against stubborn inflation despite fina

Yoshinoya to halt 'gyudon' sales on Feb. 11

Yoshinoya to halt 'gyudon' sales on Feb. 11

TOKYO, Japan - Shuji Abe (R), president of Yoshinoya D&C Co., Japan's No. 1 chain serving the beef-on-rice dish known as ''gyudon,'' speaks to reporters at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo's Nihombashi district on Feb. 9. Abe said the company will stop serving gyudon at almost all of its outlets across the nation on Feb. 11 as its stocks of beef are about to run out in the wake of Japan's ban on imports of U.S. beef.

Breeders to destroy carp after herpes outbreak

Breeders to destroy carp after herpes outbreak

MITO, Japan - Carp breeders in Ibaraki Prefecture on Jan. 20 begin removing their fish for incineration following a government order to destroy all stocks due to a herpes virus outbreak late last year.

Dow tumbles over 500 points as Fed chair sticks to hawkish stance

STORY: Dow tumbles over 500 points as Fed chair sticks to hawkish stance DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of New York Stock Exchange in Wall Street 2. various of the trading floor of New York Stock Exchange 3.various of the exterior of Nasdaq MarketSite at Times Square 4.various of the exterior of the U.S. Federal Reserve 5.various of U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announcing the rate decision 6.various of local residents shopping in a supermarket in New York City STORYLINE: U.S. stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's latest remarks pushed back against the idea of a policy pivot in the near future. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 505.44 points, or 1.55 percent, to 32,147.76. The S&P 500 decreased 96.41 points, or 2.50 percent, to 3,759.69. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 366.05 points, or 3.36 percent, to 10,524.80. All the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors en

Tunisia releases strategic oil reserves to tackle fuel shortage

STORY: Tunisia releases strategic oil reserves to tackle fuel shortage DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of gas stations in Tunis STORYLINE: Tunisia decided to release strategic oil reserves amid rising global oil prices and fuel shortages in the country, Director General of the Tunisian Society of Refining Industries (STIR) Fakhta Mahouachi said on Thursday. "A number of internal and external factors have forced Tunisia to use its strategic stocks of oil," Mahouachi told private radio station Mosaique FM, adding that this is a measure adopted by several countries following the recent surge in oil prices on global markets. Tunisia's decision on the release of strategic oil reserves came after three consecutive days of fuel shortages at all stations in the Grand Tunis area, which includes the provinces of Tunis, Ariana, Ben Arous, and Manouba. Mahouachi confirmed the fuel supply will improve at all gas stations in the next 24 hours after the d

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

(220224) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, Feb. 24, 2022. U.S. stocks finished higher on Thursday, reversing the massive losses earlier in the session, as investors assessed the geopolitical tensions over Ukraine. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.07 points, or 0.28 percent, to 33,223.83. The S&P 500 climbed 63.20 points, or 1.50 percent, to 4,288.70. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 436.09 points, or 3.34 percent, to 13,473.58. Earlier in the day, all the three major indexes fell sharply with the Dow dropping more than 800 points at the lows. (Courtney Crow/NYSE/handout via Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

(220224) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, Feb. 24, 2022. U.S. stocks finished higher on Thursday, reversing the massive losses earlier in the session, as investors assessed the geopolitical tensions over Ukraine. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.07 points, or 0.28 percent, to 33,223.83. The S&P 500 climbed 63.20 points, or 1.50 percent, to 4,288.70. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 436.09 points, or 3.34 percent, to 13,473.58. Earlier in the day, all the three major indexes fell sharply with the Dow dropping more than 800 points at the lows. (Courtney Crow/NYSE/handout via Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

(220224) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, Feb. 24, 2022. U.S. stocks finished higher on Thursday, reversing the massive losses earlier in the session, as investors assessed the geopolitical tensions over Ukraine. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.07 points, or 0.28 percent, to 33,223.83. The S&P 500 climbed 63.20 points, or 1.50 percent, to 4,288.70. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 436.09 points, or 3.34 percent, to 13,473.58. Earlier in the day, all the three major indexes fell sharply with the Dow dropping more than 800 points at the lows. (Courtney Crow/NYSE/handout via Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

(220224) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, Feb. 24, 2022. U.S. stocks finished higher on Thursday, reversing the massive losses earlier in the session, as investors assessed the geopolitical tensions over Ukraine. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.07 points, or 0.28 percent, to 33,223.83. The S&P 500 climbed 63.20 points, or 1.50 percent, to 4,288.70. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 436.09 points, or 3.34 percent, to 13,473.58. Earlier in the day, all the three major indexes fell sharply with the Dow dropping more than 800 points at the lows. (Courtney Crow/NYSE/handout via Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

(220224) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, Feb. 24, 2022. U.S. stocks finished higher on Thursday, reversing the massive losses earlier in the session, as investors assessed the geopolitical tensions over Ukraine. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.07 points, or 0.28 percent, to 33,223.83. The S&P 500 climbed 63.20 points, or 1.50 percent, to 4,288.70. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 436.09 points, or 3.34 percent, to 13,473.58. Earlier in the day, all the three major indexes fell sharply with the Dow dropping more than 800 points at the lows. (Courtney Crow/NYSE/handout via Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

(220224) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, Feb. 24, 2022. U.S. stocks finished higher on Thursday, reversing the massive losses earlier in the session, as investors assessed the geopolitical tensions over Ukraine. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.07 points, or 0.28 percent, to 33,223.83. The S&P 500 climbed 63.20 points, or 1.50 percent, to 4,288.70. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 436.09 points, or 3.34 percent, to 13,473.58. Earlier in the day, all the three major indexes fell sharply with the Dow dropping more than 800 points at the lows. (Courtney Crow/NYSE/handout via Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

(220224) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, Feb. 24, 2022. U.S. stocks finished higher on Thursday, reversing the massive losses earlier in the session, as investors assessed the geopolitical tensions over Ukraine. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.07 points, or 0.28 percent, to 33,223.83. The S&P 500 climbed 63.20 points, or 1.50 percent, to 4,288.70. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 436.09 points, or 3.34 percent, to 13,473.58. Earlier in the day, all the three major indexes fell sharply with the Dow dropping more than 800 points at the lows. (Courtney Crow/NYSE/handout via Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

(220224) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, Feb. 24, 2022. U.S. stocks finished higher on Thursday, reversing the massive losses earlier in the session, as investors assessed the geopolitical tensions over Ukraine. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.07 points, or 0.28 percent, to 33,223.83. The S&P 500 climbed 63.20 points, or 1.50 percent, to 4,288.70. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 436.09 points, or 3.34 percent, to 13,473.58. Earlier in the day, all the three major indexes fell sharply with the Dow dropping more than 800 points at the lows. (Courtney Crow/NYSE/handout via Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

(220224) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, Feb. 24, 2022. U.S. stocks finished higher on Thursday, reversing the massive losses earlier in the session, as investors assessed the geopolitical tensions over Ukraine. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.07 points, or 0.28 percent, to 33,223.83. The S&P 500 climbed 63.20 points, or 1.50 percent, to 4,288.70. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 436.09 points, or 3.34 percent, to 13,473.58. Earlier in the day, all the three major indexes fell sharply with the Dow dropping more than 800 points at the lows. (Courtney Crow/NYSE/handout via Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCK MARKET-UKRAINE TENSIONS

(220224) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, Feb. 24, 2022. U.S. stocks finished higher on Thursday, reversing the massive losses earlier in the session, as investors assessed the geopolitical tensions over Ukraine. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.07 points, or 0.28 percent, to 33,223.83. The S&P 500 climbed 63.20 points, or 1.50 percent, to 4,288.70. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 436.09 points, or 3.34 percent, to 13,473.58. Earlier in the day, all the three major indexes fell sharply with the Dow dropping more than 800 points at the lows. (Courtney Crow/NYSE/handout via Xinhua)

Breeders to destroy carp after herpes outbreak

Breeders to destroy carp after herpes outbreak

MITO, Japan - Carp breeders in Ibaraki Prefecture on Jan. 20 begin removing their fish for incineration following a government order to destroy all stocks due to a herpes virus outbreak late last year. (Kyodo)

Yoshinoya to halt 'gyudon' sales on Feb. 11

Yoshinoya to halt 'gyudon' sales on Feb. 11

TOKYO, Japan - Shuji Abe (R), president of Yoshinoya D&C Co., Japan's No. 1 chain serving the beef-on-rice dish known as ''gyudon,'' speaks to reporters at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo's Nihombashi district on Feb. 9. Abe said the company will stop serving gyudon at almost all of its outlets across the nation on Feb. 11 as its stocks of beef are about to run out in the wake of Japan's ban on imports of U.S. beef. (Kyodo)