Japan Stock Market Today (November 22, 2025): Nikkei 225 Sinks 2.4% as Tech Rout, Yen Slide and Huge Stimulus Shake Tokyo
The Nikkei 225 fell 1,198 points, or 2.4%, to close at 48,625.88 on Friday, capping a 3.5% weekly drop. The Topix ended nearly flat at 3,297.73, down about 1.8% for the week. Tech stocks led declines as investors reacted to a weaker yen, higher bond yields, and uncertainty over a ¥21.3 trillion stimulus plan and possible Bank of Japan rate hike.