Nikkei 225 Index: Kioxia earnings and other catalysts for Japan stocks this week

The Nikkei 225 Index tilted upwards on Monday, even as top technology stocks declined. It rose by 27 basis points to 64,780, up a bit from this month's low of 62,646.

Invezz • 17 hours ago

Nikkei Rises 0.4%, Led by Airline, Auto Stocks

Japanese stocks were higher as fears about a further escalation of the Iran conflict ease for now.

WSJ • a day ago

Japan core inflation rate in June creeps up from 4-year low as higher oil prices bite

This is the first rise in core inflation since March, and was in line with the1.6% growth expected by economists polled by Reuters.

CNBC • Jul 23, 2026

Kospi jumps 6% as Asia's battered semiconductor trade rebounds

Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors returned to semiconductor shares after a bruising sell-off, taking their cue from a Wall Street rebound even as Brent crude pushed further above $91 a barrel. MSCI's Asia-Pacific gauge outside Japan gained 1.2%, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 6% and Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 1.9%.

Invezz • Jul 22, 2026

Japan imports jump to record high on oil price surge, complicating BOJ policy

Japan's imports jumped to a record high in June, government data showed on Wednesday, as a weak ‌yen and soaring oil prices drove up import costs and inflation, leaving the central bank in a policy bind.

Reuters • Jul 22, 2026

Nikkei 225 slides as SoftBank, Tokyo Electron, and Kioxia stocks sink

The Nikkei 225 Index continued its freefall as technology companies like Softbank, Tokyo Electron, Kioxia, and Advantest plunged ahead of the upcoming big-tech earnings. It plunged by over 4%, reaching its lowest level since June 11.

Invezz • Jul 20, 2026

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

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 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