Ryuta Otsuka

Most Japan Stocks Rise as U.S. Retail Sales Top Estimates

Japanese stocks fell for a second day on concern Europe’s debt crisis is smoldering ahead of a Spanish debt auction today. Losses were limited as U.S. retail sales rose more than expected.

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The Nikkei 225 Stock Average edged up, rebounding from its biggest drop in two months, after Bank of America Merrill Lynch said recent stock gains in Japan will last until summer.

Japanese Stock Futures Little Changed on Higher Oil, U.S. Data

Japanese stock futures and Australian equities were little changed after higher oil and commodity prices offset an unexpected decline in U.S. home sales.

Japanese Futures Advance on Weaker Yen

Japanese stock futures advanced after the yen weakened, bolstering the earnings outlook for exporters. Mining companies led Australian equities lower after metal prices dropped.

Japanese Stocks Advance First Day in Five on Fed Stimulus Speculation

Japanese stocks rose for the first time in five days as exporters climbed on speculation the U.S. Federal Reserve will announce additional measures to shore up the recovery in the world’s biggest economy.

Japanese Stocks Slump as Mizuho Leads Decline by Banks on Capital Concerns

Japanese stocks fell, as concern banks will need more capital to meet stricter rules dragged an index of lenders to the lowest level since at least 1983.

Japanese Stocks Pare Gains as Optimism Fizzles on Europe Debt Crisis

Japanese stocks finished higher, with key gauges paring gains, after a downgrade of Spain’s credit rating by Moody’s Investors Services overshadowed a report that Europe is close to a deal on boosting the firepower of a rescue fund for the debt-stricken region.

Japan, Australia Stock Futures Gain on U.S. Consumer Confidence

Japanese and Australian stock futures gained as better-than-forecast U.S. consumer confidence and manufacturing data bolstered optimism in the global economy.

Japanese Stocks Decline on Concern China Will Raise Rates, Damping Demand

Japanese stocks declined, sending the Nikkei 225 Stock Average to its first weekly drop in four, as exporters fell on speculation China will raise interest rates, crimping demand in Japan’s biggest overseas market.

Most Asian Stocks Rise as China Growth Hopes Offset Bank Capital Concerns

Most Asian stocks rose as speculation growth in China’s economy will bolster corporate earnings in the region overshadowed concern that Japanese banks will need to raise more capital.

"The situation overseas and currency movements are calming down, fueling confidence to buy shares."

- Ryuta Otsuka on Aug 13, 2012

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