Market Updates
Japan's Stocks and Bond Yields Declined Amid Escalating Tensions In Middle East
Akira Ito
13 Jun, 2025
Tokyo
Stock market indexes in Japan declined for the second consecutive session amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1%, and the broader Topix eased nearly 0.9%.
For the week, the Nikkei 225 Stock Average declined 1.2%, and the broader Topix dropped 0.9%.
Crude oil prices surged more than 5% to $71.45 a barrel after Israel struck Iran's military and nuclear installations and killed top military leaders and nuclear scientists.
The yield on 10-year Japanese bonds declined to 1.4% as investors sought safe haven after Israel pledged to continue its strike until it "neutralizes" the nuclear threat from Iran.
Market sentiment was also under pressure after the U.S. president renewed threats of additional tariffs on key trading partners, including Japan.
Japan has urged the U.S. to remove its unilateral 25% tariff on vehicles and automotive components, but so far the U.S. has shown little interest.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average declined 1% to 37,805.74, and Topix dropped 1% to 2,755.61.
Toyota Motor decreased 2.3% to ¥2,555.0, Honda Motor fell 0.5% to ¥1,393.50, and Nissan Motor declined 1.3% to ¥359.10.
Cosmo Energy Holdings gained 1.9% to ¥6,512.0, Idemitsu Kosan Ltd. added 1.1% to ¥886.30, and Eneos Holdings added 1.8% to ¥742.80.
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