Nikkei 225 Edges Higher as Yen Weakness Supports Exporters
Nikkei 225 gained 0.43% to ¥40,253 as yen weakness near ¥159.33 supported exporters like Kyocera and SoftBank, while geopolitical tensions created mixed sector rotation.
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Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on August 28, 2026
Tokyo opens to mixed signals as Wall Street tech gains clash with Middle East tensions. USD/JPY at ¥159.23 supports exporters…
Nikkei Dips 0.21% as Auto Stocks Weigh Despite Bank Rally
Nikkei 225 fell 0.21% to ¥40,081 as auto stocks declined despite bank and tech rallies. SoftBank led gains while Honda…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on August 27, 2026
Tokyo opens cautiously as mixed Wall Street signals meet USD/JPY at ¥159.25. Tech earnings and yen weakness create opportunities for…
Nikkei 225 Gains 0.83% as Banks Rally, Weak Yen Pressures Autos
Nikkei 225 rose 0.83% to ¥40,165 as banks rallied on weak yen near ¥159.25, while Honda and Toyota declined despite…
Japan Morning Briefing: What to Watch on August 26, 2026
Tokyo opens with modest optimism as Wall Street gains and USD/JPY at ¥159.13 boost export prospects. Tech and automotive sectors…
Nikkei Slips 0.36% as SoftBank Tumbles Amid Iran War Concerns
Nikkei 225 fell 0.36% to ¥39,833 as SoftBank tumbled 4.6% amid Iran war concerns, while Nintendo and Sony gained despite…
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…
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…