Nikkei index surges

Nikkei index surges

A financial data monitor in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surging over 700 points to near 50,000. Stock buying was spurred by optimism over the economic agenda of ruling Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi, who is set to become Japan's new prime minister later in the day.

[Breaking News]Nikkei stock index hits new intraday high

TOKYO, Japan, March 21 Kyodo -A screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surging over 700 points to hit an all-time intraday high on March 21, 2024.(Kyodo)

Nikkei stock index hits new intraday high

Nikkei stock index hits new intraday high

A screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surging over 700 points to hit an all-time intraday high on March 21, 2024.

Nikkei stock index hits new intraday high

Nikkei stock index hits new intraday high

Screens at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surging over 700 points to hit an all-time intraday high on March 21, 2024.

Wildfires ravaging in northern Spanish region of Asturias

STORY: Wildfires ravaging in northern Spanish region of Asturias DATELINE: April 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wildfires in northern Spain STORYLINE: The region of Asturias in the north of Spain has been hit by a series of wildfires, with emergency services reporting over 100 different focal points on Friday. Unusually warm and dry weather, coupled with strong winds gusting at over 100 kmph has helped the flames to spread quickly. At least 170 people have been evacuated from their homes, and several roads in the region have been cut as a precautionary measure. Around 700 firemen are currently fighting the flames. The ravaging fires have now reached Monte Naranco, located on the outskirts of the city of Oviedo. The area is covered by eucalyptus trees and plantations for the paper industry, as well as chestnut and oak forests. The wildfires were clearly visible in Oviedo overnight, and residents were complaining about the strong smell of t

Tokyo stock surge

Tokyo stock surge

A roadside stock market monitor in Tokyo shows the Nikkei Stock Average rising over 700 points on the afternoon of Nov. 24, 2020, to reach its highest level in 29 and a half years.

Tokyo stock surge

Tokyo stock surge

A roadside stock market monitor in Tokyo shows the Nikkei Stock Average rising over 700 points on the afternoon of Nov. 24, 2020, to reach its highest level in 29 and a half years.

Coronavirus impact on financial markets

Coronavirus impact on financial markets

A screen photographed in Tokyo shows the Nikkei Stock Average plunging nearly 700 points on March 30, 2020, amid growing fears over coronavirus infections. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo