Nikkei Falls 1.7% as Iran Conflict Weighs on Risk Sentiment
Nikkei 225 drops 1.7% to ¥38,602 as US-Iran military tensions weigh on risk sentiment, while weak yen at ¥162.33 provides mixed support for Japanese exporters.
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Japan Morning Briefing: Geopolitical Risks Weigh on July 17, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously as Iran-US tensions escalate and USD/JPY hits ¥162.16. Wall Street declined led by tech, while weak yen…
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Nikkei 225 fell 0.42% to ¥39,270 as Middle East tensions overshadowed weak yen benefits. Financial stocks outperformed while tech names…
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Tokyo opens with mixed signals as Middle East tensions offset modest Wall Street gains, while USD/JPY at ¥162.17 supports export…
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Tokyo opens to cautious optimism as Wall Street gains on cooling inflation and bank earnings, while USD/JPY at ¥162.31 favors…
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Nikkei 225 drops 1.94% to ¥38,942 as US-Iran tensions in Strait of Hormuz drive risk-off sentiment, hitting tech stocks while…
Japan Morning Briefing: Geopolitical Tensions Hit Markets July 14
Tokyo opens cautiously as Middle East tensions weigh on global markets. USD/JPY at ¥161.88 supports exporters while geopolitical risks challenge…
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Nikkei 225 gained 1.1% to ¥39,711 as Middle East tensions drove oil higher, boosting SoftBank (+4.06%) and exporters amid continued…
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