Nikkei 225: bullish pattern emerges as Kioxia stock, Japan bond yields jump

The Nikkei 225 Index traded sideways on July 8 as artificial intelligence (AI) stocks rebounded after Tuesday's sharp sell-off. The index was trading at 39,770, about 7% below its highest level this year.

Invezz • Jul 8, 2026

JGBs Fall Amid Concerns Over Japan's Fiscal Policies

JGBs fell in price terms in early Tokyo trade amid concerns over Japan's fiscal policies.

WSJ • Jul 6, 2026

Nikkei 225 Index outlook for July: Top 4 catalysts to watch this month

The Nikkei 225 Index has sold off recently as investors book profits following its strong rally to the all-time high of 72,781 in June. It was trading at 69,190 on Thursday, up by 37% this year.

Invezz • Jul 2, 2026

FX Traders On Edge as MOF Ponders Surprise Intervention Tactics

Reports that Japan's Ministry of Finance is abandoning its custom of telegraphing intervention risks and may instead enter the FX market to surprise market participants, has traders on edge.

WSJ • Jul 3, 2026

Nikkei Falls 1.0%, Dragged by Electronics, Tech Stocks

Japanese stocks were lower in early trade as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict continues.

WSJ • Jul 3, 2026

Newest Bank of Japan Policymaker Pledges to Keep Careful Eye on Yen

Ayano Sato pledged to carefully watch the impact of a weak yen on prices, though she didn't give any clear hints on her monetary policy stance.

WSJ • Jun 30, 2026

Nikkei 225 Index nears crucial price as Kioxia, Tokyo Electron, Softbank stocks surge

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped and neared its all-time high as memory and semiconductor companies like Kioxia, Tokyo Electron, Advantest, and Keyence Corporation soared. It jumped by over 5% to 71,950, a few points below the all-time high of 72,781.

Invezz • Jun 25, 2026

Japanese stocks are on fire. Here's what's driving the hot streak.

Japanese equities have hit all-time highs at a pace not seen since 1989.

Market Watch • Jun 25, 2026

Japan For The Long Haul

Japan's recovery from the “lost decades” of deflation and meager growth has been an on-again, off-again phenomenon. We believe that Japan should reach the “cruising altitude” phase this year and beyond, with a revised code to push companies to make better use of their cash and other assets in helping drive long-term growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 25, 2026

Nikkei 225 Index slips as Kioxia stock suffers a harsh reversal

The Nikkei 225 Index has slumped over the past two consecutive days, reaching a low of 68,863 as fears of a technology bubble intensify. It has slipped by 5.5% from its high this week, with key technology companies in the red.

Invezz • Jun 24, 2026