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Nikkei 225 2 December 2025 - 5 January 2026

Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook: Nikkei 225 Holds 50,750 as BOJ Rate Path, Yen Volatility, and Year‑End Holidays Set Up the Next Session

Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook: Nikkei 225 Holds 50,750 as BOJ Rate Path, Yen Volatility, and Year‑End Holidays Set Up the Next Session

The Tokyo Stock Exchange closed for the weekend after the Nikkei 225 ended Friday at 50,750.39, up 0.68%, and the TOPIX hit a record intraday high before closing at 3,423.06, up 0.15%. Trading volume is thinning ahead of year-end. The yen traded at 156.54 per dollar, with markets watching for possible intervention. U.S. markets closed slightly lower Friday in thin post-holiday trade.
27 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 26, 2025): What to Watch Before the Nikkei 225 Opens — Tokyo CPI, Yen Moves, BOJ Signals and Key Stocks in Focus

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 26, 2025): What to Watch Before the Nikkei 225 Opens — Tokyo CPI, Yen Moves, BOJ Signals and Key Stocks in Focus

Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed Thursday at 50,407.79, near record highs, with trading volumes thin due to global holidays. SGX Nikkei 225 futures showed a slight premium ahead of Friday’s open, as investors awaited key inflation and activity data set for release minutes before the session. The yen traded around 155.9 to the dollar, with officials warning of possible intervention against sharp currency moves.
25 December 2025
Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nikkei 225 Slips as a Rebounding Yen Hits Exporters, While Chip Stocks Rally

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nikkei 225 Slips as a Rebounding Yen Hits Exporters, While Chip Stocks Rally

Nikkei 225 closed down 68.77 points at 50,344.10 on Wednesday, while TOPIX fell 15.88 points to 3,407.37 as a stronger yen pressured exporters. Toyota dropped 1.8%, Sony slid 1.9%. Chip stocks outperformed, with Advantest up 2.5% and Screen Holdings surging 10%. Trading was thin ahead of Christmas, with the dollar in the mid-155s yen.
24 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Set for a Cautious Christmas Eve Open as Wall Street Records Clash With Yen Volatility (Dec. 24, 2025)

Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Set for a Cautious Christmas Eve Open as Wall Street Records Clash With Yen Volatility (Dec. 24, 2025)

OSE Nikkei 225 futures for March 2026 opened at 50,560, up 70 yen from the prior settlement, signaling a modestly positive tone ahead of Tokyo’s Dec. 24 session. TOPIX futures dipped 5 points to 3,426.5. U.S. stocks hit new records overnight, but thin holiday liquidity and yen volatility may limit gains for Japanese exporters. Japan’s finance minister issued a strong warning on potential currency intervention.
24 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): Nikkei 225 Futures Jump After BOJ Hike as IPOs, New TOPIX Indices and AI Tools Shape 2026

Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): Nikkei 225 Futures Jump After BOJ Hike as IPOs, New TOPIX Indices and AI Tools Shape 2026

Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed up about 1% Friday after a tech rebound, despite higher bond yields following the Bank of Japan’s rate hike to 0.75%. Yen-denominated Nikkei futures traded above Friday’s close on Sunday, signaling continued risk appetite. The index had dropped 1.03% Thursday amid renewed doubts over AI and data-center spending. Markets remain volatile as traders weigh AI enthusiasm against rising rates.
21 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Week Ahead: Nikkei 225 and Topix Face BOJ Rate Decision, CPI Print and Yen Volatility

Tokyo Stock Market Week Ahead: Nikkei 225 and Topix Face BOJ Rate Decision, CPI Print and Yen Volatility

The Topix closed at a record 3,423.83 on Friday, while the Nikkei 225 ended at 50,836.55 after a broad rally following the U.S. Fed’s rate cut. Investors are watching the Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy decision, with inflation data due hours before. The yen remains volatile, and traders are bracing for BOJ messaging on rate normalization.
13 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market’s Biggest Gainers Today (December 9, 2025): Chip Makers, Industrials and Utilities Drive the Nikkei 225 Higher

Tokyo Stock Market’s Biggest Gainers Today (December 9, 2025): Chip Makers, Industrials and Utilities Drive the Nikkei 225 Higher

Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 closed near 50,700, up 0.2% after a volatile session led by gains in semiconductor and factory-automation stocks including Disco and Fanuc. Energy and auto-related shares such as TEPCO and Yokohama Rubber also advanced. Investors remained cautious ahead of a possible U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and a Bank of Japan policy meeting later this month.
9 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today, Dec. 9, 2025: Nikkei 225 Closes Above 50,650 as Investors Brace for Fed Cut and BoJ Hike

Tokyo Stock Market Today, Dec. 9, 2025: Nikkei 225 Closes Above 50,650 as Investors Brace for Fed Cut and BoJ Hike

Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed up 0.14% at 50,651.75 on Tuesday, edging higher despite a GDP downgrade and earthquake headlines. The TOPIX index was flat near 3,386. Ten-year Japanese government bond yields hovered near 2%, their highest since the mid-2000s. The yen traded steady around ¥155–156 per dollar as traders awaited Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan decisions.
9 December 2025
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Nikkei 225 Pulls Back as BoJ Jitters Hit Japan While World Indices Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Nikkei 225 Pulls Back as BoJ Jitters Hit Japan While World Indices Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 1.05% to 50,491.87 on Friday, 5 December, erasing much of the week’s earlier gains after household spending fell 3% year-on-year in October. The decline followed a surge to 51,028.42 on Thursday, near record highs. Traders cited weak consumption and expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike as key factors. The 10-year JGB yield rose to 1.9%, its highest since 2007.
7 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Weekly Review (Dec 1–6, 2025): Nikkei 225 Whipsaws on BOJ Rate‑Hike Jitters and Fed Cut Hopes

Tokyo Stock Market Weekly Review (Dec 1–6, 2025): Nikkei 225 Whipsaws on BOJ Rate‑Hike Jitters and Fed Cut Hopes

The Nikkei 225 closed at 50,491.87 on Friday, up 0.5% for the week, while the TOPIX slipped 0.5% to 3,362.56. Markets priced in an 80% chance the Bank of Japan will raise rates to 0.75% this month after Governor Kazuo Ueda’s hawkish remarks. The 10-year JGB yield neared 1.95%, its highest since 2007, and the yen strengthened to the mid-154 per dollar.
6 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Falls Below 50,500 as Stronger Yen and BoJ Rate-Hike Bets Hit Exporters (Dec 5, 2025)

Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Falls Below 50,500 as Stronger Yen and BoJ Rate-Hike Bets Hit Exporters (Dec 5, 2025)

Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 closed down 536.55 points, or 1.05%, at 50,491.87 on Friday, after briefly falling over 800 points. The TOPIX lost 1.05% to finish at 3,362.56. The sell-off followed a stronger yen, weak household spending data, and rising expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike this month. The Nikkei remains near record highs set in late October.
5 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Nikkei 225 Leaps Above 51,000 as AI Rally and BOJ Rate Hike Bets Collide

Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Nikkei 225 Leaps Above 51,000 as AI Rally and BOJ Rate Hike Bets Collide

The Nikkei 225 surged 1,163.74 points, or 2.33%, to close at 51,028.42 on Thursday, led by gains in AI and robotics stocks. The TOPIX ended up 1.92% at a record 3,398.21. Fanuc jumped 13%, Yaskawa Electric rose 11%, and SoftBank climbed as much as 9%. The rally came as long-term Japanese yields hit a near 20-year high and speculation grew over a possible Bank of Japan rate hike.
4 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Outlook for December 4, 2025: What to Know Before the Nikkei 225 Opens as BoJ Hike Bets Grow

Tokyo Stock Market Outlook for December 4, 2025: What to Know Before the Nikkei 225 Opens as BoJ Hike Bets Grow

Japan’s Nikkei 225 rebounded to near 50,000 on Wednesday, led by tech stocks, while the broader Topix slipped. The yen strengthened toward 155 per dollar and JGB yields hit highs not seen since 2008 after Bank of Japan rate hike signals. Wall Street gains and firm domestic PMI readings added support. Investors await Thursday’s Tokyo open amid volatile bond markets and BoJ uncertainty.
3 December 2025
Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Nikkei 225 Rebounds Toward 50,000 as Tech Rallies and BOJ Jitters Cool

Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Nikkei 225 Rebounds Toward 50,000 as Tech Rallies and BOJ Jitters Cool

The Nikkei 225 jumped 1.14% to close at 49,864.68 on Wednesday, recovering much of Monday’s Bank of Japan–driven losses and briefly topping 50,000. Gains in Tokyo Electron, Advantest, and SoftBank Group led the rebound, while the Topix index slipped 0.2% to 3,334.32. Declining stocks outnumbered gainers by about 2-to-1. The Nikkei Volatility Index fell nearly 5% to 28.61.
3 December 2025
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