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Japan Economy News 10 November 2025 - 30 November 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…
30 November 2025
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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…
27 November 2025
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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…
27 November 2025
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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.…
25 November 2025
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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 After a public holiday on Monday, Tokyo reopened with a bang: the Nikkei jumped more than 1% at…
25 November 2025
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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 Below is a detailed look at what investors…
23 November 2025
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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…
20 November 2025
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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…
19 November 2025
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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,…
18 November 2025
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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 Key Takeaways for Tokyo Stock Exchange on 17 November 2025…
17 November 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Japan Stocks Today: Topix Closes at Record 3,359 as Nikkei Ends at 51,063; Sony’s Upgrade Offsets SoftBank Slump, Yen Nears ¥155

Tokyo — November 12, 2025 Key points Japan’s equity benchmarks advanced Wednesday, with the broader Topix finishing at an all‑time closing high even as SoftBank’s volatile session capped gains in the Nikkei. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.43% to 51,063.31, while the Topix added 1.14% to 3,359.33, a fresh record close. The tone reflected resilient domestic buying and selective strength in banks and…
12 November 2025
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Wall Street Rebounds: PCE In‑Line, Tariff Shock, and Fed‑Cut Bets — What It All Means (Sept. 26, 2025)

Japan Market Wrap (Nov 10): Sharp Lifts FY26 Outlook on PC Rush; Nikkei 225 Rebounds; BOJ Signals Near‑Term Rate Hike; Takaichi’s Stimulus Draft Targets Growth

Published: November 10, 2025 Key points Sharp jumps on PC upgrade cycle and raises FY26/03 outlook Electronics maker Sharp (6753) lifted guidance for the year ending March 2026 after a markedly stronger first half. April–September ordinary profit surged to roughly ¥33.6 billion (about 23× year‑on‑year), while net profit climbed to about ¥45.5 billion (+98% YoY). On the back of that performance, Sharp…
10 November 2025
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    January 26, 2026, 4:19 PM EST. Wajax Corporation (TSE:WJX) has generated an 86% total shareholder return (TSR) over the past five years, outperforming its 44% share price increase thanks largely to dividends. The TSR, which includes reinvested dividends and other shareholder benefits, provides a fuller picture than share price alone. While EPS grew by 5.2% annually, the share price rose 8% yearly, indicating the market's improved sentiment. Over the last year, Wajax's 28% share price gain aligns with a TSR of 37%, roughly matching the market average. Insider buying in the past 12 months reflects confidence. Despite moderate EPS growth, Wajax's dividend payments have been key in boosting shareholder returns amid a stable long-term outlook.
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