Japan Morning Briefing: Geopolitical Risks Weigh on July 21, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously as Middle East tensions escalate and USD/JPY holds at ¥162.49. Mixed Wall Street close sets stage for volatile session ahead.
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Nikkei Falls 1.5% as Banks Tumble on Middle East Oil Surge
Nikkei 225 drops 1.54% to ¥38,006 as Middle East tensions drive oil above $90, hammering banks while defensive stocks like…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on July 20, 2026
Tokyo faces cautious start as Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment. USD/JPY at ¥162.39 supports exporters while Wall Street's decline…
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…
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…
Nikkei Slips 0.4% as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Markets
Nikkei 225 fell 0.42% to ¥39,270 as Middle East tensions overshadowed weak yen benefits. Financial stocks outperformed while tech names…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on July 16, 2026
Tokyo opens with mixed signals as Middle East tensions offset modest Wall Street gains, while USD/JPY at ¥162.17 supports export…
Nikkei 225 Gains 1.26% as Banks Rally Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Nikkei 225 rose 1.26% to ¥39,434 as Japanese banks led gains despite Middle East tensions. USD/JPY held near ¥162 while…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on July 15, 2026
Tokyo opens to cautious optimism as Wall Street gains on cooling inflation and bank earnings, while USD/JPY at ¥162.31 favors…
Nikkei Falls 1.9% as Iran Tensions Weigh on Tech Stocks
Nikkei 225 drops 1.94% to ¥38,942 as US-Iran tensions in Strait of Hormuz drive risk-off sentiment, hitting tech stocks while…