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Japan Economy News 15 December 2025 - 25 January 2026

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) stock: Yen intervention watch sets up a jumpy week for Japan’s biggest bank

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) stock: Yen intervention watch sets up a jumpy week for Japan’s biggest bank

Tokyo, Jan 26, 2026, 04:53 JST — Premarket Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group shares are moving into Monday following cues from currency and bond markets. The stock finished Friday at 2,835.5 yen, gaining 0.64%. (Investing) It matters now because Japanese banks offer a straightforward way to bet on rate movements. Rising yields boost net interest margin — the difference between what…
25 January 2026
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SGX share price slips as Singapore Exchange pushes new Japan bond futures ahead of BOJ meeting

SGX share price slips as Singapore Exchange pushes new Japan bond futures ahead of BOJ meeting

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:08 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd fell Tuesday, down 1.1% to S$17.42 by 2:59 p.m. local time. (SG Investors) The drop came after the exchange revealed plans to introduce 20-year “mini” Japanese government bond futures, broadening its Japan rates lineup. Shares ended Monday down 0.5% at S$17.61 following the announcement. (The Business…
20 January 2026
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Renesas stock climbs 1.4% in Tokyo trade as chip sentiment steadies after tariff jitters

Renesas stock climbs 1.4% in Tokyo trade as chip sentiment steadies after tariff jitters

Tokyo, January 20, 2026, 10:14 JST — Regular session Renesas Electronics Corp shares gained 33 yen, roughly 1.4%, climbing to 2,355.5 yen in Tokyo on Tuesday. This marked a bounce back from Monday’s finish at 2,322.5 yen. So far, the day’s range for the stock has been between 2,303.0 and 2,355.5 yen. (Investing) The move follows a rocky start to…
20 January 2026
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MUFG stock slips as Japan snap-election shock lifts bond yields and puts BOJ in focus

MUFG stock slips as Japan snap-election shock lifts bond yields and puts BOJ in focus

Tokyo, Jan 20, 2026, 06:43 JST — Premarket Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (8306.T) ended Monday down 1.24%, closing at 2,953 yen after a session that saw the stock swing between 2,924 and 2,975 yen. Its 52-week peak remains at 3,015 yen. (Yahoo Finance) Politics spilled into Japan’s rates market as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a snap election and vowed…
19 January 2026
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MUFG stock rises toward a fresh high after New York Fed nod, with BOJ policy in focus

MUFG stock rises toward a fresh high after New York Fed nod, with BOJ policy in focus

TOKYO, Jan 18, 2026, 06:27 JST — Market closed. Shares of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. ended the day at 2,990 yen, rising roughly 0.9%, following news that its U.S. broker-dealer, MUFG Securities Americas (MUSA), received approval as a primary dealer from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The stock hit a session high of 3,015 yen. (Investing) That…
17 January 2026
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MUFG stock near a 52-week high as BOJ meeting, buyback and India vote line up

MUFG stock near a 52-week high as BOJ meeting, buyback and India vote line up

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 16:45 EST — The market has closed. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s U.S.-listed shares (MUFG) closed Friday at $17.09, gaining 1.85%, just shy of the session peak at $17.14. This shift is significant today as Japanese banks have turned into a straightforward bet on rates. When rates rise, banks can boost their net interest margins —…
11 January 2026
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Tokyo stocks today: Nikkei starts 2026 higher as TEPCO, chip and defense names lead

Tokyo stocks today: Nikkei starts 2026 higher as TEPCO, chip and defense names lead

TOKYO, January 5, 2026, 02:10 ET Japan’s Nikkei 225, a price-weighted index of blue-chip shares, jumped about 3% on Monday in Tokyo’s first session of 2026 as investors chased chip and defense stocks and looked past U.S. action in Venezuela. “The market turned risk-on as if uncertainties and threats had been removed,” said Kazuaki Shimada, head of research at IwaiCosmo…
5 January 2026
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Japan Exchange Group stock in focus as Tokyo Stock Exchange set to reopen Jan 5

Japan Exchange Group stock in focus as Tokyo Stock Exchange set to reopen Jan 5

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 08:10 ET — Market closed. Japan Exchange Group, the operator of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, edged up 0.1% to $10.67 in its U.S.-traded American depositary receipt (ADR) on Friday, a U.S. certificate that tracks foreign shares. Investing The move matters because Japan’s main cash market has been closed for the New Year holiday, leaving offshore…
4 January 2026
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook: Nikkei 225 Holds 50,750 as BOJ Rate Path, Yen Volatility, and Year‑End Holidays Set Up the Next Session

Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook: Nikkei 225 Holds 50,750 as BOJ Rate Path, Yen Volatility, and Year‑End Holidays Set Up the Next Session

As of 7:57 a.m. in New York (ET) on Saturday, December 27, 2025, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is closed (it’s Saturday night in Tokyo). JPX That timing matters because Japan’s market is heading into a year-end stretch where liquidity thins, macro headlines can move prices faster than usual, and the calendar itself becomes a catalyst. Heading into the weekend,…
27 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Set for a Cautious Christmas Eve Open as Wall Street Records Clash With Yen Volatility (Dec. 24, 2025)

Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Set for a Cautious Christmas Eve Open as Wall Street Records Clash With Yen Volatility (Dec. 24, 2025)

Tokyo stocks are heading into the Dec. 24, 2025 opening bell with a familiar end‑of‑year mix: supportive global risk sentiment after another strong U.S. session, but thin holiday liquidity and currency swings that could quickly cap upside—especially for Japan’s exporter‑heavy leaders. Early indicators point to a range‑bound start rather than a decisive breakout. A domestic preview projected the Nikkei 225’s expected range around 50,200–50,700, citing the tailwind from U.S. gains but…
24 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 20, 2025): BOJ Rate Hike, Yen Volatility, New ETFs, and the 2026 Outlook

Tokyo Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 20, 2025): BOJ Rate Hike, Yen Volatility, New ETFs, and the 2026 Outlook

Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) investors head into the weekend with a familiar Japanese-market paradox: the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has pushed rates to a three-decade high, yet the yen is still weakening—forcing portfolio managers to rethink what “tightening” actually means for Japanese equities going into year-end and early 2026. Reuters With Tokyo markets closed on Saturday, December 20, 2025, the…
20 December 2025
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Tokyo AI Stocks Slide as SoftBank, Advantest Drag Nikkei on Dec. 15, 2025 — BOJ Rate Hike in Focus

Tokyo AI Stocks Slide as SoftBank, Advantest Drag Nikkei on Dec. 15, 2025 — BOJ Rate Hike in Focus

Tokyo’s AI-linked stocks took a clear hit on Monday, December 15, 2025, as a pullback in global tech sentiment spilled into Japan’s market and triggered a rotation away from some of the year’s biggest “AI trade” winners. The headline move was in the Nikkei 225, which is heavily influenced by large, high-priced tech names. The index fell 1.31% to 50,168.11,…
15 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • TSX Penny Stocks To Watch In January 2026: Key Picks and Market Overview
    January 26, 2026, 2:44 PM EST. As Canada's market steadies around stable interest rates, TSX penny stocks attract investors eyeing growth in smaller firms. Notables include Westbridge Renewable Energy and Sailfish Royalty, both boasting market caps over CA$50 million and solid financial health ratings. NanoXplore Inc., a graphene supplier, stands out with a CA$451.76 million valuation and a new CA$15 million annual supply deal, despite recent revenue dips. Meanwhile, Delta Resources, a pre-revenue exploration company valued at CA$32.59 million, reported promising assay results. These picks underline the ongoing search for value in often overlooked pockets of the Canadian market.
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