The sprint to a new high follows an extension of the Middle East ceasefire and overnight records in U.S. markets.

Japan's Nikkei index rose for the third consecutive session, hitting a record closing high on Wednesday, buoyed by heavyweight technology st...

Japan's Nikkei stock index surged to an all-time high on Thursday.

Japan's Nikkei index rose to its highest level in over a month on Wednesday, buoyed by improved investor sentiment and a decline in crude oi...

Japan's Nikkei stock index rose to its highest level in six weeks on Tuesday.

Japan's Nikkei index jumped more than 4 percent on Wednesday after signs of a ceasefire in the Middle East led to a sharp drop in crude oil...

Japan's Nikkei index fell in a volatile trading session on Tuesday.

Japan's Nikkei index rose on Friday, paring its weekly losses, amid global efforts to resume oil shipments halted by the Iran nuclear deal.

Japan's Nikkei index fell more than 2 percent on Thursday, reversing earlier gains.

Japan's Nikkei index jumped more than 3% on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East.

Japan's Nikkei index fell nearly 2 percent on Friday as escalating conflict in the Middle East drove up crude oil prices, fueling inflation...

Japan's Nikkei index closed lower on Thursday as global oil prices resumed their upward trend, coupled with growing concerns about a prolong...

Tokyo stocks plunged Monday, with the Nikkei stock index losing over 2,800 points and marking the third largest point drop in history, as cr...

Higher energy prices could contribute to higher inflation and lower economic growth.

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 6% early Monday after oil prices soared to over $100 a barrel due to disruptions from t...