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Bitcoin Dumps Below $87K as Japan’s Yen Carry Trade Unwinds: BOJ Shock, Crypto Liquidations and the Viral “Japan Crashed Crypto” Tweet

Bitcoin Dumps Below $87K as Japan’s Yen Carry Trade Unwinds: BOJ Shock, Crypto Liquidations and the Viral “Japan Crashed Crypto” Tweet

As of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, crypto traders are still digesting one of the sharpest macro‑driven jolts of the year: a violent Asia‑session sell‑off tied to Japan’s bond market and the unwinding of the famous yen carry trade. Bitcoin slid from around $90,000 into the mid‑$80,000s during early Monday trading in Asia, with different venues reporting intraday lows between roughly $85,000 and $83,000. Estimates suggest $140–$150 billion was wiped from total crypto market value in hours, with spot prices for BTC hovering near $86,000 and Ethereum around $2,800.Coin Edition+3Blockworks+3CryptoSlate+3 Behind the move is a powerful macro cocktail: surging Japanese government
Tokyo Stock Market Slides on BoJ Rate‑Hike Jitters: What Nikkei’s 950‑Point Drop Means for 2026

Tokyo Stock Market Slides on BoJ Rate‑Hike Jitters: What Nikkei’s 950‑Point Drop Means for 2026

Tokyo’s stock market opened December with a jolt. The Nikkei 225 tumbled 950.63 points on Monday, closing at 49,303.28, a drop of 1.89% from Friday and almost erasing last week’s steady gains. The broader TOPIX index fell 1.19% to 3,338.33.Nippon+1 The sell‑off came as investors reacted to a hawkish speech from Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda, rising Japanese government bond yields, and fresh signs that Japan’s manufacturing and capital spending are losing momentum. Below is a full rundown of what moved the Tokyo stock market on 1 December 2025, and how strategists now see Japanese equities into 2026. Key takeaways from 1 December 2025 Market recap: Nikkei
1 December 2025
Tokyo Stock Market Outlook for December 1, 2025: Nikkei 225, Yen Intervention Risks, BOJ Hike Bets and Micron’s AI Chip Gambit

Tokyo Stock Market Outlook for December 1, 2025: Nikkei 225, Yen Intervention Risks, BOJ Hike Bets and Micron’s AI Chip Gambit

As the Tokyo Stock Exchange reopens on Monday, December 1, 2025, investors face a market caught between powerful tailwinds (Fed rate‑cut hopes, record AI investment) and growing domestic headwinds (yen volatility, fiscal worries, and looming Bank of Japan tightening). Below is what you need to know before the opening bell. Quick snapshot before the open 1. Where Tokyo left off: a bruising November, but a better week The Nikkei 225 finished Friday at 50,253.91, up 0.2% on the day. The index gained roughly 3.4% over the week, yet still ended November with about a 4% monthly loss, marking its weakest November since 2011. Business Recorder+1 The broader TOPIX added
30 November 2025
Tokyo Stock Market Today, 27 November 2025: Nikkei Reclaims 50,000 as Tech and AI Rally Lift Japan Shares

Tokyo Stock Market Today, 27 November 2025: Nikkei Reclaims 50,000 as Tech and AI Rally Lift Japan Shares

Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped back above the 50,000 line on Thursday, powered by heavyweight chip and AI names as investors bet on a December U.S. Fed rate cut and digest a massive new domestic stimulus package. Tokyo – Thursday, 27 November 2025 The Tokyo stock market extended its rebound on Thursday, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 closing at 50,167.10, up 608.03 points, or about 1.2%, marking a third straight day of gains and its first close above the psychologically important 50,000 level in seven sessions. Reuters Japan+1 The broader TOPIX index also advanced, ending 0.39% higher at 3,368.57, leaving it
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) Stock Rises as Japan’s Bank Rally Extends – November 27, 2025 Update

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) Stock Rises as Japan’s Bank Rally Extends – November 27, 2025 Update

Published: November 27, 2025 Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TSE: 8316, NYSE: SMFG) extended its November rally on Thursday as Japanese equities surged again and bank stocks led gains on the Tokyo market. According to late-session data, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) shares in Tokyo closed around ¥4,684, up roughly 2.2% on the day, with about 2.8 million shares changing hands.Investing.com+1 That move adds to a strong two‑week run in which the stock has climbed about 10%, rising in eight of the last ten trading days.StockInvest On Wall Street, the group’s New York–listed ADRs last ended Wednesday’s session at $17.84,
Japan Stocks: 7 Things to Know Before the Nikkei 225 Opens on November 26, 2025

Japan Stocks: 7 Things to Know Before the Nikkei 225 Opens on November 26, 2025

Tokyo traders head into Wednesday’s session with the Nikkei 225 stuck in a tug‑of‑war between AI euphoria and AI fear, a still‑weak yen, rising bond yields, and a brand‑new ¥21.3 trillion stimulus package. Here’s a detailed look at what’s driving sentiment right now – and what’s likely to matter when the Japan stock market opens on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. 1. How Tokyo Closed on November 25 Japan’s first trading day of the week (markets were shut Monday for a holiday) ended with a very small gain for the main index and a mild loss for the broader market: The pattern tells you
Japan Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Ends Flat as SoftBank Crashes on AI Jitters – November 25, 2025

Japan Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Ends Flat as SoftBank Crashes on AI Jitters – November 25, 2025

TOKYO – Japan’s stock market eked out a marginal gain on Tuesday, November 25, as an early tech-led rally faded into a mixed close. The Nikkei 225 finished just 0.07% higher at 48,659.52, while the broader Topix slipped 0.21% to 3,290.89.FRED+3Xinhua News+3The Economic Times+3 After a public holiday on Monday, Tokyo reopened with a bang: the Nikkei jumped more than 1% at the open and briefly traded above the 49,000 mark, riding on a strong rebound in U.S. technology and AI stocks.MUFG Research+2Xinhua News+2 But the good mood didn’t last. A near‑10% plunge in SoftBank Group erased most of those
Japan Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: Holiday Closure, BoJ Hike Bets and Global Cues to Watch

Japan Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: Holiday Closure, BoJ Hike Bets and Global Cues to Watch

Japan’s cash equity market is closed on Monday, 24 November 2025 for the Labor Thanksgiving Day substitute holiday, but derivatives trading is open and global markets are anything but quiet. That makes the next 24–48 hours crucial in setting the tone for when the Nikkei 225 and Topix reopen on Tuesday. Japan Exchange Group+2Japan Exchange Group+2 Below is a detailed look at what investors need to know before Japan’s stock market resumes full trading. Key takeaways for 24–25 November 2025 Is the Japan stock market open on Monday, 24 November 2025? No – the main cash stock market is closed. Japan’s exchanges observe Labor
Nikkei 225 plunges 3.2% as tech rout, surging JGB yields and China spat batter Japan stocks — Nov 18, 2025

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Nov 20, 2025): Nikkei 225 Soars on Nvidia AI Rally, Weak Yen and Stimulus Bets

Tokyo, November 20, 2025 — Japan’s stock market roared back to life on Thursday as a powerful global tech rebound, led by Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings, combined with a weaker yen and expectations of a massive fiscal stimulus package to send the Nikkei 225 sharply higher. At the close, the Nikkei 225 jumped 1,286.24 points, or 2.65%, to 49,823.94, snapping a four‑day losing streak. The broader TOPIX climbed 53.99 points, or 1.66%, to 3,299.57.Xinhua News+2Nikkei Indexes+2 The rally was broad-based, with AI-linked chip stocks, exporters and financials all advancing, even as Japan’s government bond market flashed warning signs about rising yields and swelling debt.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Japan Stock Market Outlook for November 20, 2025: 10 Things to Watch Before the Nikkei Opens

As Tokyo investors get ready for Thursday’s (20 November 2025) cash session, the backdrop is one of rising bond yields, a softening Nikkei, a sliding yen, and geopolitical stress with China — all layered on top of tonight’s Nvidia earnings in the U.S. Below is a structured briefing on what you should know before the Japan stock market opens. Key Points at a Glance 1. How Tokyo Traded on November 19 Equity performance Winners and losers Drivers Going into Thursday’s open, positioning looks cautious: the market has already de‑rated from recent highs, but volatility remains elevated and sellers are still
19 November 2025
Nikkei 225 plunges 3.2% as tech rout, surging JGB yields and China spat batter Japan stocks — Nov 18, 2025

Nikkei 225 plunges 3.2% as tech rout, surging JGB yields and China spat batter Japan stocks — Nov 18, 2025

TOKYO — Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Japan’s stock market suffered one of its sharpest single‑day declines of the year as a global tech sell‑off met rising domestic bond yields and fresh geopolitical tension with China. Closing snapshot (JST): What drove the sell‑off 1) Global tech wobble ahead of Nvidia earnings. Overnight weakness in U.S. megacap AI names spilled into Asia, knocking Japanese chip‑exposed heavyweights and dragging regional benchmarks to one‑month lows. Investors are bracing for Nvidia’s results on Wednesday, a bellwether for the AI trade. Reuters+1 2) Yields surge on fiscal worries; yen volatility returns. Super‑long Japanese government bond (JGB)
Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Tokyo Stock Exchange Today: Nikkei 225 Slips as GDP Shock and China Travel Spat Batter Tourism Stocks – 17 November 2025

Tokyo’s stock market ended Monday slightly lower, capping a volatile session in which geopolitical tensions with China and weaker‑than‑expected economic data overshadowed a tentative rebound in global risk appetite. The Nikkei 225 closed at 50,323.91, down 52.62 points or 0.10%, while the broader TOPIX fell 0.37% to 3,347.53.Nikkei Indexes+1 Key Takeaways for Tokyo Stock Exchange on 17 November 2025 Tokyo Stock Market Overview: Modest Losses After a Wild Intraday Swing Despite the modest closing move, Monday’s session on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) was anything but calm. Market breadth underlined the cautious mood: Regionally, Tokyo’s performance lagged some peers but

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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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