Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial 

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, 

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ 

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. 

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. 

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.00

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo 

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decrased

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufactur

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group 

Japan TUESDAY

Akira Ito
20 Jan, 2026
Tokyo

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading.