Market Updates
Japan Indexes Struggled Amid Valuation Worries and Political Uncertainties
Akira Ito
25 Sep, 2025
Tokyo
Benchmark indexes in Tokyo lacked direction as investors turned cautious amid high valuations.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average increased 0.2%, and the broader Topix edged up 0.3% amid worries of the AI-driven tech rally.
Market indexes hovered near record highs, but worries are rising about the stretched valuations following the run-up in stocks since April.
Moreover, the LDP leadership race is also weighing on the market sentiment amid rising voter discontent with the party and ongoing trade tensions with the U.S.
The minutes of the Bank of Japan's July meeting showed that policymakers are ready to raise rates if economic and price conditions evolve as expected.
On the economic front, investors are awaiting the release of Tokyo-area inflation, which could provide an additional signal for the future rate path.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average gained 0.2% to 45,731.73, and the broader Topix added 0.3% to 3,183.80.
Nippon Yusen KK added 1.1% to ¥5,361.0, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines inched higher 0.4% to ¥4,712.0, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Limited added 1.2% to ¥2,248.50.
Tokyo Electron added 2.2% to ¥27,845.0, Lasertec Corp. gained 0.2% to ¥21,560.0, and Disco Corp. increased 3.3% to ¥50,320.0.
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