Market Updates
Japan's Nikkei 225 Rebounded 4%, Yen Remained Under Pressure
Akira Ito
03 Feb, 2026
Tokyo
Stocks in Tokyo recovered sharply after the sell-off in precious metals abated and geopolitical tensions eased.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average soared nearly 4%, the broader Topix Index gained 3%, and the yen hovered at 155.40 against the U.S. dollar.
Japan's market sentiment was driven by the optimism that the ruling party coalition is likely to return to power with a comfortable majority, which could pave a way for the more expansionary fiscal policy.
Japan's snap election of the Lower House is scheduled on February 15, and the Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's popularity is likely to help expand her party's seat count.
Moreover, a stable yen is likely to support earnings growth in the fiscal year 2026.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average soared 3.9% to 54,720.29, and the broader Topix Index gained 3.1% to 3,646.12.
AI-related stocks rebounded, tracking gains in technology stocks in overnight trading in New York.
Kioxia Holdings soared 13% to ¥20,785.0, Fujikura Ltd. soared 9.7% to ¥21,780.0, and Softbank Group Corp. advanced 5.2% to ¥4,300.0.
Tokyo Electron rose 4.3% to ¥41,560.0, Advantest Corp. gained 4.2% to ¥26,030.0, and Disco Corp. 7.4% to ¥66,920.0.
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