The Tokyo Stock Exchange marked its last trading day of the year with a ceremony on Thursday, as the benchmark Nikkei Average enjoyed its highest final-day close in 32 years.
Like last year, the ceremony was held with a smaller number of participants than usual to prevent the spread of coronavirus infections.
Kiyota Akira, the Japan Exchange Group CEO, gave a review of the year.
He said market players continued to be affected by the pandemic and had to deal with the effects throughout the year. He also said the rapid spread of the Omicron variant has caused some concern but that the market overall has been relatively strong.
Yoshizawa Ryo, a popular actor, rang the bell at the exchange.
The event wrapped up with a ceremonial handclap by participants.
The Nikkei Average temporarily recovered to the 30,000 mark in February and again in September, but share prices have been volatile due to the pandemic. The index ended the day at 28,791, the highest final-day close since 1989
Like last year, the ceremony was held with a smaller number of participants than usual to prevent the spread of coronavirus infections.
Kiyota Akira, the Japan Exchange Group CEO, gave a review of the year.
He said market players continued to be affected by the pandemic and had to deal with the effects throughout the year. He also said the rapid spread of the Omicron variant has caused some concern but that the market overall has been relatively strong.
Yoshizawa Ryo, a popular actor, rang the bell at the exchange.
The event wrapped up with a ceremonial handclap by participants.
The Nikkei Average temporarily recovered to the 30,000 mark in February and again in September, but share prices have been volatile due to the pandemic. The index ended the day at 28,791, the highest final-day close since 1989
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Tokyo Stock Exchange's last trade of the year on Thursday saw its benchmark Nikkei Average close at a 32-year high, amidst a smaller gathering due to COVID-19 precautions. The CEO, Kiyota Akira, reviewed the turbulent market impact from the pandemic and the Omicron variant's emergence. Despite
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211230_15/
Date: Dec. 30, 2021
Created: 2021/12/30 23:40
Updated: 2025/12/09 18:24
Last Read: 2022/01/31 20:31