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Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, tracking gains in Wall Street, as investors assessed whether an assassination attempt on U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump increased his chances of winning the November elections. The Nikkei closed 0.2% higher at 41,275.08, and the broader Topix finished up 0.34% at 2,904.5.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark has closed at a fresh record high of 40,913.65, pushing past its most recent record close set in March

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 has surged to a record close of 40,913.65, leading markets in most of Asia higher

record 31.8% of Japanese stocks as of end-March, an industry survey showed on Tuesday, as a joint push by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and government for better corporate governance boosted the market's allure. The proportion rose from 30.1% a year earlier, and was the most since the Japan Exchange Group, which runs the Tokyo bourse, began conducting the survey in 1970.

Japan's Nikkei 225 share index has closed at another record high, gaining 0.6% to close Wednesday at 41,831,99

Asian shares are trading mostly higher after Wall Street benchmarks reached more milestones

Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index has ended at a record high close

dollar hit a near 38-year high to the yen on Tuesday following a surge in Treasury yields as investors contemplated prospects of a second Donald Trump presidency. Japan's weak currency helped lift the Nikkei above the psychological 40,000 mark for the first time in three months, making the index an outlier as many other regional stock markets struggled.

Japan's Nikkei share average fell 1% on Thursday, giving up most of its gains from the previous session, as the yen's slide past the closely watched 160 per dollar level put traders on high alert for intervention. The Nikkei had dropped 1.05% to 39,248.88 by 0145 GMT, retaining just 75 points of Wednesday's rally.

bond yields spiked on nervousness about inflation on Thursday, while the yen's slide past 160-per-dollar had currency traders bracing for Japan to step in and steady it. The dollar made six-week highs on sterling and the kiwi and at 160.7 yen traded just shy of Thursday's 38-year peak. The jittery mood had frothy sectors of financial markets especially vulnerable and Nasdaq futures dropped 0.5%.

Also Read: Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — June 27On Wednesday, the Indian stock market benchmark indices ended at record closing highs, with the Nifty 50 crossing 23,850 for the first time ever, led by banks and heavyweights.The Sensex jumped 620.73 points, or 0.80%, to close at 78,674.25, while the Nifty 50 settled 147.50 points, or 0.62%, higher at 23,868.80.“Overall optimism surrounding the Union Budget, increasing FII inflows, and robust domestic economic data contributed towards the positive movement in the market. We expect the ongoing uptrend to continue further," said Siddhartha Khemka, Senior Group VP, Head - Research, Broking & Distribution, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Here are key global market cues for Sensex today:Gift Nifty was trading around 23,800 level, a discount of nearly 70 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a negative start for the Indian stock market indices.Also Read: Stock market today: 5 stocks in F&O ban list on June 27Asian markets traded lower on Thursday as the Japanese yen weakened to a near 38-year low and ahead of economic data in the region.Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.93% while the Topix declined 0.36%.

Asian stocks rise after another slide for Wall Street heavyweight Nvidia kept U.S. indexes mixed Monday, even as the majority of stocks rallied

Asian shares are mostly lower after U.S. stocks coasted to the close of their latest winning week on Friday, even as Nvidia’s stock cooled further from its startling, supernova run

Sensex declined 269.03 points, or 0.35%, to close at 77,209.90, while the Nifty 50 settled 65.90 points, or 0.28%, lower at 23,501.10.“The market is expected to trade sideways next week due to the absence of strong buying or selling triggers. While the underlying sentiment remains bullish, dips might attract opportunistic buying, which could support the market.

Asian shares are ending the week with a whimper after a recent rally to 26-month highs drew profit-taking, while the relentless strength in the U.S. dollar pushed the Japanese yen towards the intervention zone. Europe is set for a flat open, having bounced a day earlier as rate cuts there gathered pace. Both EUROSTOXX 50 futures and FTSE were little changed but S&P 500 futures rose 0.1% and Nasdaq futures gained 0.2%.

Nikkei share average closed slightly lower on Friday as losses in technology shares overshadowed gains in value stocks amid a weak yen and higher yields. The Nikkei slipped 0.09% to 38,596.47 after three straight sessions of gains. However, it fell 0.49% for the week.

Asian shares are ending the week with a whimper after a rally to 26-month highs earlier this week drew profit-taking, while the strength in the U.S. dollar as central banks in Europe cut rates kept pressuring the yen towards the intervention zone. Overnight, the Swiss National Bank cut rates for a second time while the Bank of England opened the door to an easing in August after holding rates steady. Sterling, the Swiss franc and the euro fell, lifting the dollar broadly.

Asian stocks took a breather on Thursday, hovering near their highest in two years as traders waited for more U.S. policy clues, while sterling was steady before a Bank of England meeting where rates are expected to remain unchanged. Apart from the BoE, investors will also watch out for central bank decisions from Switzerland and Norway on Thursday to set the tone for global rates outlook.

Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded and gained 1% on Tuesday, as investors bought back stocks following the index's sharp loss in the previous session. The Nikkei was up 1.05% to 38,504.11 by the midday break. The index ended 1.8% lower on Monday, slipping below the psychologically key 38,000 level for the first time this month.

Sensex gained 149.98 points, or 0.20%, to close at 76,606.57, while the Nifty 50 settled 58.10 points, or 0.25%, higher at 23,322.95.Also Read: Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — June 13“Nifty is witnessing consolidation for the past three days in absence of fresh domestic triggers while cautiously awaiting US CPI and US Fed policy outcome. Market is likely to consolidate in the near term with a positive bias," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Here are key domestic and global market cues for Sensex today:Asian markets traded higher on Thursday following overnight gains on Wall Street after the US Fed interest rate decision.Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.56%, while the Topix was flat.

Shares are mixed in Asia after U.S. markets were closed for the Memorial Day holiday