Market Updates
Japan's Indexes Meandered, Yen Level Raised Prospects of Intervention
Akira Ito
16 Jan, 2026
Tokyo
Japan's benchmark indexes extended losses for the second consecutive session, and investors debated the Bank of Japan's rate move next week.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average and the broader Topix Index edged lower ahead of the BoJ's rate decision next Friday.
Investors anticipated the central bank to hold rates as policymakers weigh political uncertainties and a harsher export environment.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce plans on January 19 for the dissolution of the lower house of parliament, increasing political uncertainty and raising expectations for additional government spending.
The yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds edged up to 2.18%, and the yen traded at 158.27 against the U.S. dollar amid fears of a possible intervention by Japanese authorities.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average inched lower 0.06% to 54,102.48, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.09% to 3,665.49.
Semiconductor equipment stocks rebounded after Taiwan Semiconductor reported a strong increase in sales, driven by the sustained demand for high-performance computing.
Softbank Group increased 0.07% to ¥4,054.0, Tokyo Electron decreased 0.4% to ¥42,430.0, and Advantest Corp. added 1.3% to ¥22,785.0.
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