Nikkei Jumps 635 Points as US Shutdown Deal Nears; Yen Softens, JGB Yields Rise, and 38 Japan Stocks Log All‑Time Highs (Nov. 10, 2025)
TOKYO — November 10, 2025 — Japan’s stock market rallied on Monday, lifted by progress in the U.S. Senate toward ending the record‑long federal government shutdown. The risk‑on tone pushed the Nikkei 225 up 635.39 points to 50,911.76, while the TOPIX added 0.56% to 3,317.42. The yen weakened toward ¥154 per dollar, and government bonds fell as yields edged higher. Tech and cyclical shares led gains, while some defensives lagged. Reuters Japan+2Reuters+2 Global equities advanced after a key procedural vote in the U.S. Senate signaled momentum to reopen government agencies following a 40‑day shutdown. The potential resolution brightened risk appetite worldwide, a backdrop that aided Asia and Japan at Monday’s open and into the close. In Europe, optimism helped drive the FTSE 100 to a record close, underscoring the breadth of the relief rally. Reuters+1
