Japan’s Nikkei hits one-month low with mixed US tech earnings and a yen rally
Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped for a sixth consecutive session, closing at a one-month low. This marked its longest losing streak. The broader Topix index also slid.
The decline was driven by mixed earnings reports from major U.S. tech firms and a strengthening yen. Wall Street had ended slightly lower as investors awaited earnings from Alphabet and Tesla. Alphabet exceeded second-quarter earnings estimates, but Tesla reported its lowest profit margin in over five years and missed estimates, contributing to market uncertainty.
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Publication date:
2024-07-27 11:54:37 (GMT)