Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on May 14, 2026
Tokyo faces mixed signals as Middle East tensions weigh against U.S. tech gains. Cisco's 11% surge could boost Japanese tech stocks while geopolitical risks favor defensives.
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Nikkei Dips as Iran Tensions Offset Tech Rally on Weak Yen
Nikkei 225 fell 0.22% as Iran tensions weighed on markets despite tech gains from weak yen. Sony surged 4% while…
Nikkei Dips 0.22% as Iran Tensions Offset Tech Gains
Nikkei 225 fell 0.22% to ¥38,665 as Iran nuclear tensions weighed on markets, though Sony and Nintendo led tech gains…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on May 13, 2026
Tokyo faces cautious open as Middle East tensions and mixed Wall Street signals create uncertain risk environment for Wednesday's TSE…
Tokyo Stocks Mixed as Tech Rallies Offset Geopolitical Concerns
Nikkei 225 closed flat as tech stocks surged while geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment, with Nintendo and Sony leading gains…
Nikkei Flat as Tech Gains Offset SoftBank Plunge Amid Iran Tensions
Nikkei 225 barely budged at +0.04% as Nintendo and Sony surged while SoftBank plunged 7% amid escalating US-Iran tensions and…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on May 12, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously optimistic as AI momentum outweighs Iran tensions, with Wall Street gains providing support despite ongoing geopolitical concerns.
Nikkei Surges 1.35% as Fanuc Soars on Tech Rally Amid Oil Tensions
Nikkei 225 jumped 1.35% to ¥38,732 as Fanuc soared 9.88% leading a tech rally, while Nintendo plunged 11.29% amid oil…
Nikkei 225 Surges 1.35% as Fanuc Soars on Oil Price Volatility
Nikkei 225 gained 1.35% as Fanuc soared 9.88% on oil volatility. Trump rejected Iran peace plan, boosting automation stocks while…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on May 11, 2026
Tokyo opens to mixed signals as US tech surges 2.3% while geopolitical tensions from Trump-Xi talks and Iran oil disputes…