Edward George Seidensticker passed away at the age of 86 on August 26 in Tokyo. It is important for all of us with a connection to Japan to not forget the meaningful work of Seidensticker. The New York Times has a pretty detailed obituary of Seidensticker. He is best known for his translation of Murasaki [...]
Archive | September 3, 2007
Nikkei Climbs 2.6% on Quarter-end Window Dressing, Expectations Pres Bush Will Help Troubled Subprime Borrowers
Friday 8/31 Tokyo trading recap: * Nikkei 225 Stock Average: +415.27 (+2.6%) to 16,569.09, highest close since 8/14, breaks through 25-day moving average (16,525) * Nikkei 225 futures Osaka: +400 (+2.5%) to 16,600, Singapore (SGX) 16,575, Chicago (CME) [*8/31 close] 16,585 * TOPIX: +40.02 (+2.6%) to 1,608.25, recovered 1,600 level for first time since 8/14; [...]
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