Nikkei 225 index

China downfall spreads to Asia shares

Mainland Chinese shares continue to head lower on Thursday, leading the rest of Asia down as concerns over the market's steep slide spread.

Nikkei hits 20,000 level for first time in 15 years

Investors were focused on Japan as the country's benchmark Nikkei 225 index traded above 20,000 for the first time since 2000.

July 9, 2015
July 9, 2015

China downfall spreads to Asia shares

Mainland Chinese shares continue to head lower on Thursday, leading the rest of Asia down as concerns over the market's steep slide spread.

April 10, 2015
April 10, 2015

Nikkei hits 20,000 level for first time in 15 years

Investors were focused on Japan as the country's benchmark Nikkei 225 index traded above 20,000 for the first time since 2000.