Nikkei 225 Slips As SoftBank Slump And BOJ Hike Fear Pressure Tech Stocks

SoftBank drops 7% after Oracle fallout. Nikkei closes 0.9% lower at 50,149.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

Japan's Economy Shrinks at Faster Pace Than Initially Estimated

Real gross domestic product shrank 2.3% on an annualized basis in the third quarter, compared with preliminary estimates of a 1.8% fall.

WSJ • Dec 8, 2025

Bank of Japan faces a policy dilemma as government bond yields keep hitting new highs

On Thursday, yield on the benchmark 10-year JGBs hit a high of 1.917%, surging to their strongest level since 2007. If the BOJ sticks with its policy of raising rates, it risks sending higher yields higher.

CNBC • Dec 4, 2025

Nikkei 225 Slips As BOJ Hike Bets Surge Ahead Of December Meeting

The Nikkei 225 falls to 49,303 as rate-hike odds for December 19 approach 80%. Electronics, pharma, and industrials lead declines as liquidity expectations tighten.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 2, 2025

This Movement In Japanese Bonds Hasn't Occurred In 30 Years

Japan's recent bond yield surge stems from persistent inflation, GDP contraction, and a $135.5B stimulus amid high government debt. Rising yields and domestic bondholder selling have fueled volatility, but Japan's largely domestic debt limits risk of capital flight.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 24, 2025

Japan economy contracts less than expected in September quarter

On an annualised basis, Japan's third quarter GDP slipped 1.8%, a softer fall than the 2.5% expected.

CNBC • Nov 17, 2025

Japan's Economy Contracts for First Time in Six Quarters

Real gross domestic product shrank 0.4% on a quarter-over-quarter basis, further complicating the timeline of the central bank's next interest-rate hike.

WSJ • Nov 17, 2025

Nikkei 225 Extends Rally As Japan Export Strength And Tech Gains Lift Sentiment

Nikkei closes at 51,063, extending gains for a second session. Manufacturing confidence hits a four-year high as exports strengthen.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 12, 2025

Worried About US Market Volatility? Explore These Japanese ETFs

Keep Japanese ETFs like EWJ, DXJ, and EWJV in your watchlist as investors pivot from volatile U.S. markets to Japan's surging equities.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 11, 2025

Foreign Stocks Still On Track To Outperform U.S. In 2025

Global equities strategies are having a moment this year. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF in isolation looks strong, posting an 18.3% year-to-date gain.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 29, 2025