Volatile Nikkei keeps Asian stocks on edge
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian stocks fell to one-month lows on Friday and the yen rebounded broadly as extreme volatility in the Nikkei kept investors on edge.Full story
Avoiding a Japanese Drop?
Japan suffered its worst 1-day loss in more than 2 years, but the Nikkei is still up about 40 percent this year. Walter Zimmerman, United-ICAP says this type of drop could occur in the U.S., while Darren Wolfberg, BNP Paribas, doesn't think so.
Nikkei slips from 5-1/2-year high as yen weakness put on hold
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average eased from a 5-1/2-year high on Tuesday after Wall Street gave up earlier gains to end flat and the dollar slipped against the yen on caution before U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke fronts a Congressional hearing. Full story
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The Nikkei surged another 3 percent today after rising more than 40 percent year-to-date. David Bailin, Citi Private Bank, weighs in.
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