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Japan's Producer Price Inflation Accelerated In March, Fast Retailing Soared to a New High
Akira Ito
10 Apr, 2026
Tokyo
Japan's indexes soared on Friday and extended weekly gains amid optimism over a cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average increased nearly 2%, the broader Topix was nearly unchanged, and the yen edged up to 159.26 against the U.S. dollar.
For the week, the Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 7%, and the Topix gained 2.5%.
Investors looked ahead to diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad, and tensions rose after Israel continued its bombing strikes in southern Lebanon.
On the economic front, Japan's producer price inflation quickened in March, driven by the rise in imported energy prices.
The Producer Price Index rose 2.6% from a year ago in March, accelerating from the marginally revised 2.1% rise in the previous month, according to data released by the Bank of Japan.
The measure of wholesale inflation rose at the fastest pace since November amid elevated cost pressures, confirming early signs of the impact of the Iran war.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average increased 1.8% to 56,898.57, and the broader Topix decreased 0.1% to 3,739.44.
Fast Retailing soared 12% to ¥75,540.00 after the parent company of Uniqlo lifted its outlook for its annual operating profit, driven by strong momentum outside its core markets in Japan and China.
Fast Retailing lifted its operating income to 700 billion yen, or $4.4 billion, for the fiscal year ending in August, up from a prior forecast of 650 billion yen.
The retailer confirmed that it expects no impact on its production and logistics in its fiscal 2026 from the war in the Middle East.
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