Nikkei 225 Gains 0.7% as Banks Rally Amid Weak Yen, Oil Tensions
Nikkei 225 rises 0.7% to ¥41,357 as banks surge and weak yen at ¥159.39 supports exporters, while Middle East tensions add market complexity on Friday's session.
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Japan Morning Briefing: Oil Tensions Drive Markets Aug 14, 2026
Tokyo opens amid Middle East tensions and yen weakness at ¥159.29. Energy stocks and exporters in focus as geopolitical risks…
Nikkei 225 Surges 1.57% as Banking Stocks Rally on Weak Yen
Nikkei 225 jumped 1.57% to ¥41,072 as banking stocks surged on yen weakness, with SMFG leading gains at +3.58% while…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on August 13, 2026
Tokyo opens to mixed Wall Street signals and USD/JPY at ¥159.29. Export stocks in focus as yen weakness continues while…
Nikkei 225 Edges Higher as SoftBank Surges Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Nikkei 225 gained 0.24% to ¥40,438 as SoftBank surged 2.09% while financial stocks declined amid rising geopolitical tensions and weak…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on August 12, 2026
Tokyo faces cautious start as Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment. USD/JPY at ¥158.95 supports exporters while geopolitical risks dominate…
Nikkei Falls 0.88% as SoftBank Tumbles, Yen Weakness Persists
Nikkei 225 drops 0.88% to ¥40,341 as SoftBank tumbles 4.77% and financial stocks decline amid Middle East tensions and persistent…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on August 11, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously as Hormuz tensions weigh on sentiment. USD/JPY at ¥157.88 pressures exporters while energy dynamics shift across Asia…
Nikkei 225 Surges 1.84% as Weak Yen Lifts Exporters
Nikkei 225 jumped 1.84% to ¥40,698 as USD/JPY hit ¥157.88, boosting exporters like Daikin (+3.97%) and Fanuc (+3.65%) amid Middle…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on August 10, 2026
Tokyo opens with cautious optimism as Wall Street gains offset Middle East tensions. USD/JPY at ¥157.93 benefits exporters while geopolitical…