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Japan Economy News 8 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

MUFG shares closed Friday at 2,835.5 yen, up 0.64%, as traders eyed volatile yen moves and bond yields ahead of Japan’s Feb. 8 election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of action against “abnormal” market swings after the yen’s sharpest jump in six months. MUFG reports quarterly earnings Feb. 4. The dollar traded near 155 yen late Sunday following speculation over possible intervention.
25 January 2026
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Japan’s 40-year bond yield breaks 4% as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat shakes global markets

Japan’s 40-year bond yield breaks 4% as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat shakes global markets

Japan’s 40-year bond yield hovered near 4.061% after a record high, following a sharp selloff and weak 20-year auction. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s proposed tax cuts ahead of the Feb. 8 election raised concerns over the country’s debt. U.S. and European long-term yields also climbed. President Trump’s remarks on Greenland and tariffs rattled global bond markets.
21 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 Exchange shares fell 1.1% to S$17.42 Tuesday afternoon after announcing the launch of 20-year mini Japanese government bond futures, set to begin trading January 26. The move comes ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision on January 23, which has triggered volatility in Japanese rates markets. SGX shares closed Monday at S$17.61, down 0.5% from the previous session.
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

Renesas Electronics shares rose 1.4% to 2,355.5 yen in Tokyo Tuesday, rebounding from Monday’s close. The move followed a global market drop after U.S. President Trump threatened tariffs on Europe. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called a snap election for Feb. 8 and pledged a two-year suspension of the 8% food tax, pushing bond yields to a 27-year high. Renesas will report full-year results on Feb. 5.
20 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

MUFG shares closed Friday at $17.09 in New York, up 1.85%, ahead of a Jan. 14 shareholder vote on its India deal and a Feb. 4 earnings report. In Tokyo, MUFG rose 1.46% to 2,642 yen, while Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho also gained. Japan’s cash equity market will be closed Monday for Coming of Age Day. MUFG plans to combine its EU banking and securities units in Amsterdam, pending approval.
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

Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 3.03% to 51,865 in its first 2026 session, led by a 9.23% jump in TEPCO after it announced plans to restart a reactor this month. Chip and defense stocks rallied, while the yen weakened to 157.295 per dollar. S&P Global’s December manufacturing PMI held at 50.0. Investors now await the BOJ’s Jan. 22-23 meeting and U.S. jobs data due Jan. 9.
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

Japan Exchange Group’s U.S.-traded ADR rose 0.1% to $10.67 as Tokyo shares last closed down 1.5% before the New Year break. Japan’s cash market remains shut, reopening Monday, Jan. 5. Investors await the first 2026 Tokyo session and upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for direction. CEO Hiromi Yamaji is set to speak at the exchange’s annual opening ceremony.
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

The Tokyo Stock Exchange closed for the weekend after the Nikkei 225 ended Friday at 50,750.39, up 0.68%, and the TOPIX hit a record intraday high before closing at 3,423.06, up 0.15%. Trading volume is thinning ahead of year-end. The yen traded at 156.54 per dollar, with markets watching for possible intervention. U.S. markets closed slightly lower Friday in thin post-holiday trade.
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)

OSE Nikkei 225 futures for March 2026 opened at 50,560, up 70 yen from the prior settlement, signaling a modestly positive tone ahead of Tokyo’s Dec. 24 session. TOPIX futures dipped 5 points to 3,426.5. U.S. stocks hit new records overnight, but thin holiday liquidity and yen volatility may limit gains for Japanese exporters. Japan’s finance minister issued a strong warning on potential currency intervention.
24 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

The Nikkei 225 dropped 1.31% to 50,168.11 on December 15, 2025, led by steep declines in AI-linked stocks such as Advantest, down 6.4%, and SoftBank Group, off 6%. The broader Topix rose 0.22% as financials outperformed, supported by expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike. A global tech pullback and a stronger yen pressured Tokyo’s AI and semiconductor shares.
15 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Week Ahead: Nikkei 225 and Topix Face BOJ Rate Decision, CPI Print and Yen Volatility

Tokyo Stock Market Week Ahead: Nikkei 225 and Topix Face BOJ Rate Decision, CPI Print and Yen Volatility

The Topix closed at a record 3,423.83 on Friday, while the Nikkei 225 ended at 50,836.55 after a broad rally following the U.S. Fed’s rate cut. Investors are watching the Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy decision, with inflation data due hours before. The yen remains volatile, and traders are bracing for BOJ messaging on rate normalization.
13 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Nikkei Jumps 1.4% as Topix Hits Record Close Ahead of BOJ Rate Hike

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Nikkei Jumps 1.4% as Topix Hits Record Close Ahead of BOJ Rate Hike

The Topix closed at a record high in Tokyo Friday, rising 2% to 3,423.83, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.4% to 50,836.55. Metals stocks led the advance, with Sumitomo Metal Mining up 9%. Investors reacted to Wall Street’s post-Fed rally and looked ahead to next week’s Bank of Japan policy meeting. Chip stocks lagged despite the broad market gains.
12 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market’s Biggest Gainers Today (December 9, 2025): Chip Makers, Industrials and Utilities Drive the Nikkei 225 Higher

Tokyo Stock Market’s Biggest Gainers Today (December 9, 2025): Chip Makers, Industrials and Utilities Drive the Nikkei 225 Higher

Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 closed near 50,700, up 0.2% after a volatile session led by gains in semiconductor and factory-automation stocks including Disco and Fanuc. Energy and auto-related shares such as TEPCO and Yokohama Rubber also advanced. Investors remained cautious ahead of a possible U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and a Bank of Japan policy meeting later this month.
9 December 2025
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Best Tokyo Stocks to Buy Today (December 9, 2025): 9 Japan Market Ideas as the Nikkei Hovers Near Record Highs

Best Tokyo Stocks to Buy Today (December 9, 2025): 9 Japan Market Ideas as the Nikkei Hovers Near Record Highs

Japan’s Nikkei 225 traded just above 50,600 in afternoon deals December 9, near record highs, as markets shrugged off an offshore earthquake that hit the northeast a day earlier. Lasertec shares rose 3–4%, among the Nikkei’s top gainers, with semiconductor stocks helping limit index losses. Global investors have poured billions into Japanese equities this year amid reforms. About 40–50% of Tokyo-listed firms still trade below book value.
9 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Outlook Today (Dec. 9, 2025): Earthquake Jitters, Fed Cut Bets and BoJ Hike Fears

Tokyo Stock Market Outlook Today (Dec. 9, 2025): Earthquake Jitters, Fed Cut Bets and BoJ Hike Fears

Tokyo heads into Tuesday’s session with a lot on its plate: a powerful overnight earthquake in the northeast, a deeper‑than‑expected GDP slump, growing expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike, and global markets on edge ahead of a likely U.S. Federal Reserve cut. Here’s what investors need to know before the Tokyo Stock Exchange opens at 9:00 a.m. local time today. StockAnalysis 1. Where Tokyo left off: Nikkei heavy near 50,600 On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 finished at 50,581.94, up about 0.2%, while the broader Topix climbed roughly 0.7% to 3,384.31. The Economic Times+1 The tone, however, was more cautious than the index
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

8 February 2026
RELX shares fell 4.6% to 2,145p on Friday, near a 52-week low, despite the FTSE 100 closing higher. The company disclosed a new buyback of 465,361 shares on Feb. 6 and has repurchased over 8.8 million shares since Jan. 2. Investors await RELX’s full-year 2025 results on Feb. 12 amid concerns over AI’s impact on its core business.
Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

8 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.10 pence Friday after Rio Tinto ended merger talks, issuing a “no intention to bid” statement. Glencore’s board rejected the proposed deal terms, citing concerns over valuation and governance. Attention now turns to possible asset sales, including its $5 billion Kazzinc stake, ahead of Glencore’s annual results on Feb. 18.
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