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S2E379: Japan’s Nikkei hits record close, Another gold record, Metro jumps 10% on retail revamp

S2E379: Japan’s Nikkei hits record close, Another gold record, Metro jumps 10% on retail revamp

Update: 2025-09-16
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Market news for September 16, 2025: Asian markets rise as traders prepare for expected US rate cut; Japan's Nikkei hits record close for fourth day on chip gains; Gold sets new record as US dollar weakens; Great Eastern jumps nearly 4% to highest price since trading resumption; Metro soars 10% to near 2-year high on news of strategy revamp.

Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.

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Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

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S2E379: Japan’s Nikkei hits record close, Another gold record, Metro jumps 10% on retail revamp

S2E379: Japan’s Nikkei hits record close, Another gold record, Metro jumps 10% on retail revamp

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