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Nikkei 225 Index Soars Again
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:18 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 1.32% to close at 52,518 while the broader Topix Index climbed 1.75% to 3,538 on Tuesday, building on gains in the previous session, with technology, financial and defense stocks leading the advance. Japanese shares also tracked overnight advances on Wall Street, as...


The Nikkei 225 Index fell in the last trading of 2025
Wednesday, 31 December 2025 22:12 WIB | Nikkei

Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.4% to 50,339 on the final trading session of 2025, weighed down by losses in metals and brokerage stocks. Despite the late pullback, the benchmark index advanced about 26% over the year, marking its third consecutive annual gain, driven largely by strength in...


Nikkei 225 Posts 28% Annual Jump, Extends Three-Year Rally
Tuesday, 30 December 2025 21:42 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 rose 132 points, or 0.25%, to close at 50,420 on Tuesday, the final trading day of the year, reversing previous losses and securing a robust 28.1% gain for 2025. It marked the index’s third straight annual advance, supported by Japan’s steady economic recovery, resilient corporate...


The Nikkei 225 index fell ahead of the year-end holidays
Monday, 29 December 2025 21:48 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 lost 315 points, or 0.6%, to close at 50,376 on Monday, reversing the prior session’s gains as trading thinned ahead of year-end holidays. Sentiment turned cautious after China staged large-scale military drills around Taiwan under its “Justice Mission 2025” exercise. Investors...


Nikkei 225 Logs Second Straight Weekly Rise
Friday, 26 December 2025 22:30 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 rose 267 points, or 0.5%, to end at 50,675 on Friday, rebounding from three muted sessions and posting a second straight weekly gain of 0.7%, lifted by strength in several heavyweight blue chips. Meanwhile, Japan’s broader Topix index briefly hit a record high before...


Nikkei Finishes 0.1% Higher in Subdued Session
Thursday, 25 December 2025 22:16 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 added 64 points, or 0.1%, to close at 50,408 on Thursday, swinging from a slight dip in the prior session after Wall Street’s S&P 500 and Dow Jones hit fresh record highs on Wednesday. Trading was subdued in holiday-thinned conditions as investors awaited cabinet approval of...


The Nikkei 225 index fell, the automotive sector led the decline
Wednesday, 24 December 2025 21:40 WIB | Market update

The Nikkei 225 fell 212 points, or 0.4%, to close at 50,255 on Wednesday, reversing early gains as sentiment turned sour amid a stronger yen that eroded overseas earnings for export-heavy firms. Autos led declines, with Toyota down 1.8%, Subaru off 1.2%, and Honda Motor slipping modestly....


The Nikkei 225 Index traded and closed Flat
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 22:56 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 Index traded flat to close around 50,412 on Tuesday, following a two-session winning streak, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the government’s finalization of the fiscal 2026 draft budget on Friday. The upcoming budget is projected to exceed ¥122 trillion ($781...


Nikkei Strengthens driven by technology sector earnings
Monday, 22 December 2025 22:08 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 Index climbed 1.81% to close at 50,402 on Monday, comfortably surpassing the 50,000-point mark, tracking Friday’s strong performance on Wall Street. The rally on Wall Street was driven by robust technology earnings and easing concerns over a potential technology boom risk. Gains in...


Japan’s annual inflation rate
Friday, 19 December 2025 13:34 WIB | Economy

Japan’s annual inflation rate edged down to 2.9% in November 2025 from October's 3-month high of 3.0%. Core inflation stood at 3.0%, keeping the same pace as in October and aligning with estimates. Monthly, the CPI rose 0.4%, matching October's reading and staying at its highest in eight...


The Nikkei 225 index soared following the positive trend from Wall Street.
Thursday, 4 December 2025 22:05 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 2.33% to close at 51,028, while the broader Topix Index rose 1.92% to 3,398 on Thursday, with the latter hitting fresh record highs as robot makers and technology shares rallied on renewed investor interest. Fanuc led the advance, surging 13% after the automation...


Japanese Shares rose amid expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate cuts
Wednesday, 3 December 2025 21:50 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 Index rose 1.14% to close at 49,865 on Wednesday, recouping losses from earlier in the week and following gains on Wall Street amid expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate cuts. Risk appetite also improved as investors weighed the potential for a year-end rally in global...


Japan Stocks Close Flat as markets stabilized
Tuesday, 2 December 2025 21:47 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 was little changed, closing at 49,303, while the broader Topix Index edged up 0.08% to 3,341 on Tuesday, as markets stabilized after a 1.89% drop in the previous session. Market sentiment improved after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the BOJ would weigh the risks of rate...


Japanese Stocks Close Higher
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 23:41 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.07% to close at 48,659 while the Topix Index lost 0.21% to 3,291 on Tuesday, struggling for clear direction as markets reopened after a holiday-extended weekend. Japanese shares initially followed tech-led gains on Wall Street overnight amid renewed optimism around...


USD/JPY declines as Yen strengthens on safe-haven demand, BoJ hawkish tone
Wednesday, 5 November 2025 08:35 WIB | Usd/jpy

The USD/JPY pair declines on Tuesday to around 153.50 at the time of writing, down 0.40% on the day, as the Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts fresh safe-haven flows amid renewed global risk aversion. Fears of potential intervention from Japan’s Ministry of Finance and the recent hawkish tone from Bank...


The Nikkei 225 surged with Japanese shares hitting new record highs
Saturday, 1 November 2025 06:05 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 jumped 2.12% to close at 52,411, while the broader Topix Index rose 0.94% to 3,332 on Friday, with Japanese stocks hitting fresh record highs amid a strong rally in technology shares. The advance followed gains in US stock futures after upbeat earnings and sales forecasts from Apple...


Nikkei 225 Soars Again
Monday, 20 October 2025 21:52 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 jumped 3.37% to close at 49,186 while the Topix Index climbed 2.46% to 3,248 on Monday, with the former hitting fresh all-time highs as investors positioned for Japan’s leadership vote on Tuesday that will decide the country’s next prime minister. Sentiment improved after the ruling...


Nikkei index strengthened again
Thursday, 16 October 2025 22:10 WIB | Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 Index rose 1.27% to close at 48,278 while the broader Topix Index added 0.62% to 3,203 on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session as investors navigated political uncertainty in Japan, while a strong earnings season kept the momentum in stocks. The ruling Liberal...


Tokyo Stock Exchange Closed, Sentiment Overshadowed by Tariffs & Politics
Monday, 13 October 2025 23:39 WIB | Nikkei

The Tokyo Stock Exchange was closed today (Monday, October 13) for Health and Sports Day, so the benchmark level is based on the Nikkei 225's final close of 48,088.80 (-1.01%) on Friday (October 10). Trading continued in derivatives, but sentiment remained fragile following Asian turmoil due to...


USD/JPY posts modest gains above 150.00 on political stability concerns in Japan
Tuesday, 7 October 2025 13:29 WIB | Usd/jpy

USD/JPY pair edges higher to near 150.35, the highest since August 1, during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on political stability concerns after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected a new leader. Traders will keep an...



Mahkamah Agung vs Tarif: Pasar Siaga Guncangan
Thursday, 8 January 2026 20:09 WIB

Putusan Mahkamah Agung yang akan datang mengenai legalitas tarif besar-besaran yang diluncurkan Presiden Donald Trump pada bulan April, yang sempat...

Isu Pengambilalihan Greenland oleh AS Picu Kekhawatiran, Benarkah NATO Terancam Pecah.
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 23:41 WIB

Isu geopolitik kembali memanas setelah muncul pernyataan dan sinyal politik dari Amerika Serikat yang memicu spekulasi mengenai kemungkinan langkah...

Tanker Rusia Disita, Trump Gencarkan Kendali Minyak Venezuela
Thursday, 8 January 2026 15:54 WIB

AS menyita dua kapal tanker minyak yang terkait dengan Venezuela di Samudra Atlantik pada hari Rabu, satu di antaranya berlayar di bawah bendera...

Wakil Ketua Fed Bowman Menguraikan Upaya Modernisasi Regulasi
Thursday, 8 January 2026 05:35 WIB

Wakil Ketua Federal Reserve untuk Pengawasan, Michelle Bowman, menguraikan perubahan signifikan pada pengawasan dan regulasi perbankan selama...

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