Today: 7 February 2026
Subscribe
Browse Category

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 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
27 November 2025
····
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,
27 November 2025
······
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
25 November 2025
····
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
25 November 2025
···········
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
23 November 2025
···
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.
20 November 2025
···
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)
18 November 2025
····
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
17 November 2025
···
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 blue‑chip names. Reuters+1 Winners and laggardsBanks gained alongside expectations for firmer margins, while parts of the chip complex eased. Sony Group jumped after raising its operating profit forecast for the year ending March 2026 by 8% to ¥1.43 trillion, citing improved tariff assumptions and
12 November 2025
··
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 raised its full‑year forecasts to operating/ordinary profit ¥45 billion and net profit ¥53 billion (from ¥30 billion, ¥27 billion and ¥32 billion previously), while keeping revenue at ¥1.87 trillion. The company also kept the interim dividend suspended. s.kabutan.jp Management flagged outperformance in the PC business during
10 November 2025
··
1 2 3 4

Stock Market Today

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
Go toTop