Nikkei Edges Higher as SoftBank Surges 13.7% on Tech Rally
Nikkei 225 gained 0.18% to ¥38,375 as SoftBank Group surged 13.75% on tech rally, while Nintendo and Sony declined amid mixed session for Japanese equities.
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Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on May 22, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously optimistic as Wall Street posts modest gains. USD/JPY at ¥158.92 pressures exporters while tech speculation builds momentum.
Nikkei 225 Gains 1% as Financials Lead Rally Amid Weak Yen
Nikkei 225 rose 1.02% to ¥38,308 as financials and exporters rallied on weak yen. Mizuho led gains while Toyota and…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on May 21, 2026
Tokyo opens with positive momentum as Wall Street rallies 1%+. USD/JPY at ¥159.03 benefits exporters. Tech stocks in focus after…
Nikkei Falls 0.7% as SoftBank Tumbles Amid Iran War Concerns
Nikkei 225 drops 0.69% as Iran war concerns hit tech stocks, while Japanese banks surge on rate expectations. SoftBank and…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on May 20, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously as geopolitical tensions and rising US yields weigh on sentiment. USD/JPY at ¥158.81 supports exporters but raises…
Nikkei Dips 0.16% as Auto Stocks Fall Despite Tech Rally
Nikkei 225 fell 0.16% as auto stocks declined despite tech gains. Nintendo led gainers while Fanuc topped losers amid mixed…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on May 19, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously as Iran tensions weigh on markets despite weak yen supporting exporters. USD/JPY at ¥158.76 benefits automotive and…
Nikkei Falls 1.08% as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Tokyo Stocks
Nikkei 225 dropped 1.08% to ¥38,249 as Middle East tensions weighed on Tokyo stocks, though Nintendo, Fanuc and Honda bucked…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on May 18, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously as Middle East tensions and Wall Street's 1.2% drop weigh on sentiment. USD/JPY at ¥158.61 benefits exporters…