Japan's Economy Stays on Growth Path, But Headwinds Loom

The Japanese economy notched a third consecutive quarter of growth, but at a slower pace as household and corporate spending weakened.

WSJ • Aug 17, 2026

Nikkei 225 Index bullish flag forms as SoftBank, Kioxia, Nintendo stocks jump

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped sharply this week, reaching its highest level since July 6, and 15% above its lowest level this month. This rebound was driven by the ongoing technology stock gains as investors bought the recent dip.

Invezz • Aug 14, 2026

Japan wholesale inflation eases slightly to 7.2%, undershooting expectations

The PPI reading was lower with the 7.4% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and was down from a revised 7.3% seen in June.

CNBC • Aug 13, 2026

Japan fund managers chase retail cash as JGB yields surge

After years of paying investors almost nothing, Japanese government bonds are suddenly ​worth owning again, and domestic asset managers are hurrying to give ordinary investors a way in.

Reuters • Aug 12, 2026

Despite the Weakening Yen, Japan's Stock Market Is Outperforming. Here's How to Invest.

A weakening yen has helped to boost the country's exports. Japan's dependence on foreign oil remains a risk, however.

The Motley Fool • Aug 12, 2026

Top Nikkei 225 Index catalysts this week: yen rescue, Softbank earnings and more

The Nikkei 225 Index retreated by over 1.52% on Monday as investors reacted to several events, including the Japanese yen rescue and the upcoming corporate earnings. It dropped to 63,390, down by 12.9% from its peak this year.

Invezz • Aug 3, 2026

BOJ holds rates at 1%, warns of underlying inflation exceeding 2% target

The decision comes as speculation continues to swirl around whether the Bank of Japan will hike rates at a faster pace.

CNBC • Jul 31, 2026

Nikkei 225, Kospi jolt Asian markets as AI rout and Fed fears collide

Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the fallout from the AI sell-off, the Federal Reserve's rate outlook and renewed tensions in the Middle East. The MSCI Asia-Pacific gauge excluding Japan was little changed after swinging between gains and losses.

Invezz • Jul 30, 2026

Bank of Japan Stands Pat, Continues to See Inflation Around 2%

The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy unchanged Friday as it assesses how its latest interest-rate increase is affecting the economy and price trends.

WSJ • Jul 31, 2026

Yen's Focus on BOJ Gov. Ueda's Guidance

The yen's focus was on BOJ Gov. Ueda's guidance at his post-meeting press conference today, following suspected yen-buying intervention by Japanese authorities on Thursday, StoneX said.

WSJ • Jul 31, 2026