Nikkei Edges Higher as SoftBank Surges Despite Iran Tensions
Nikkei 225 gained 0.29% as SoftBank surged 7.26% despite Middle East tensions, while Daikin plunged 10.73% on supply chain concerns and exporters faced yen headwinds.
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Nikkei Edges Higher as SoftBank Surges Ahead of BOJ Decision
Nikkei 225 gained 0.29% to ¥36,674 as SoftBank surged 7.26% ahead of Tuesday's BOJ meeting, while Daikin plunged on supply…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on April 27, 2026
Tokyo opens to mixed signals as oil surges on US-Iran tensions while tech stocks rally. Key focus on energy sectors…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on April 23, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously optimistic as Wall Street hits records, but Middle East tensions and Iranian tanker incidents create uncertainty for…
Nikkei 225 Gains 0.71% as SoftBank Surges Amid Iran Tensions
Nikkei 225 rose 0.71% to ¥36,859 as SoftBank surged 6.30% amid Iran ceasefire news, while industrial stocks declined on geopolitical…
Nikkei 225 Tumbles 2.45% as Financials Lead Broad Selloff
Nikkei 225 dropped 2.45% to ¥36,599 as financial stocks led broad selloff. Toyota tumbled 5.24% while SoftBank surged 6.30% amid…
Nikkei Falls 0.95% as Banks Slide Despite Tech Rally on Iran Talks
Nikkei 225 fell 0.95% to ¥37,519 as financial stocks declined despite tech gains. SoftBank and Fanuc led gainers while banks…
Japan Morning Briefing: Iran Tensions Weigh on April 21, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously as US-Iran tensions weigh on global markets. Wall Street mixed overnight with S&P 500 down 0.20%. Energy…
Nikkei Falls 1% as Banking Stocks Slide on Iran Tensions
Nikkei 225 fell 1.05% to ¥37,481 as US-Iran tensions weighed on banking stocks, while Nintendo and tech names bucked the…
Nikkei 225 Rises 0.87% as Nintendo, Honda Lead Gains Amid Yen Weakness
Nikkei 225 gained 0.87% to ¥37,880 as Nintendo surged 3.2% and Honda rose 2.6%, with exporters benefiting from yen weakness…