Nikkei Stock Average

British

/ ˈnɪkeɪ /

noun

an index of prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

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Etymology

Origin of Nikkei Stock Average

C20: from Nik ( on ) Kei ( zai Shimbun ), a Japanese newspaper group

Example Sentences

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Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.3% to close at another new record, led by tech- and IT-related stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Nikkei Stock Average closed up 2.2% at a record high on Wednesday, bringing its gain to 16% so far this year.

From Barron's

Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average closed 2.2% higher, recording yet another fresh closing high as metal- and tech-related names gained.

From The Wall Street Journal

Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average closed 3.9% higher at a record high as Takaichi’s pro-market policies look set to benefit defense and technology stocks in particular, Swissquote analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.9% to 53818.04 on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal

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