Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on August 25, 2026
Tokyo opens to mixed Wall Street signals as tech stocks fall 1% while Dow gains. USD/JPY at ¥158.91 supports exporters amid geopolitical tensions.
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Nikkei 225 Climbs 0.97% as Weak Yen Lifts Auto Exporters
Nikkei 225 gained 0.97% to ¥39,976 as weak yen at ¥158.91 boosted Toyota, Honda and other exporters, while SoftBank declined…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on August 24, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously optimistic as Wall Street gains offset by yen strength at ¥158.88, pressuring exporters while energy stocks may…
Nikkei Slips 0.5% as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Tokyo Markets
Nikkei 225 fell 0.54% to ¥39,593 as Middle East tensions weighed on Tokyo markets, though Toyota and Honda gained on…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on August 21, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously as Wall Street weakness and yen strength at ¥158.55 create headwinds for exporters while domestic sectors may…
Nikkei Falls 0.6% as Banks Tumble on Geopolitical Tensions
Nikkei 225 drops 0.62% to ¥39,808 as banking stocks tumble on Middle East tensions. Daikin surges 4.2% while megabanks face…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on August 20, 2026
Tokyo opens with mixed signals as Wall Street posts modest gains, USD/JPY hits ¥159.59 benefiting exporters, while healthcare leads and…
Nikkei 225 Tumbles 2.85% as Tech Selloff Hits Tokyo Markets
Nikkei 225 dropped 2.85% to ¥40,055 as global tech selloff overwhelmed weak yen support for exporters. Takeda and Nintendo bucked…
Japan Morning Briefing: Iran Tensions Hit Tech as Tokyo Opens Aug 19
Tokyo opens cautiously as Iran tensions and Wall Street tech selloff weigh on sentiment. USD/JPY at ¥159.31 supports exporters despite…
Nikkei Flat as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Tech Stocks
Nikkei 225 closes flat at ¥41,231 as Middle East tensions and surging US yields create cautious trading, with tech stocks…