Nikkei Falls 1.2% as Oil Spike Revives Inflation Fears
Nikkei 225 drops 1.18% to ¥38,262 as oil price surge amid Middle East tensions revives inflation fears, pressuring exporters while financials buck the trend.
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Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on July 24, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously as Wall Street falls 1-2% on oil surge and AI concerns. USD/JPY at ¥163.09 supports exporters while…
Nikkei Falls 0.6% as Mideast Tensions Weigh on Tech Stocks
Nikkei 225 drops 0.59% to ¥38,720 as Middle East tensions weigh on tech stocks while financials gain on BOJ policy…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on July 23, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously as Middle East tensions rise and USD/JPY hits ¥163.01. Exporters may benefit from yen weakness while geopolitical…
Nikkei Surges 2.55% as Banks Rally on Weak Yen, Geopolitical Risks
Nikkei 225 jumped 2.55% to ¥38,951 as banks rallied on weak yen hitting ¥163.01, while SoftBank and Orix led gains…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on July 22, 2026
Tokyo opens with mixed signals as Wall Street tech rally meets Middle East tensions. USD/JPY at ¥162.47 supports exporters while…
Nikkei 225 Edges Lower as SoftBank Drags; Yen Weakness Lifts Toyota
Nikkei 225 slips 0.07% as SoftBank leads tech decline while weak yen at ¥162.47 lifts Toyota and exporters. Middle East…
Japan Morning Briefing: Geopolitical Risks Weigh on July 21, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously as Middle East tensions escalate and USD/JPY holds at ¥162.49. Mixed Wall Street close sets stage for…
Nikkei Falls 1.5% as Banks Tumble on Middle East Oil Surge
Nikkei 225 drops 1.54% to ¥38,006 as Middle East tensions drive oil above $90, hammering banks while defensive stocks like…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on July 20, 2026
Tokyo faces cautious start as Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment. USD/JPY at ¥162.39 supports exporters while Wall Street's decline…