Core Viewpoint - The Tokyo stock market experienced a slight decline on January 21, with both major indices falling, influenced by a significant drop in the New York stock market the previous night [2] Market Performance - The Nikkei 225 index closed down by 0.41%, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index fell by 0.99% [2] - The Nikkei index has now recorded five consecutive days of decline, marking the first occurrence of such a streak since mid-January 2025 [2] Influencing Factors - The Tokyo stock market opened lower due to the comprehensive decline of the three major indices in New York [2] - Despite the downward trend, some investors increased their buying activity at lower prices, which helped to narrow the overall decline [2] Closing Figures - At the close, the Nikkei index was down by 216.46 points, settling at 52,774.64 points; the Tokyo Stock Exchange index decreased by 35.90 points, ending at 3,589.70 points [2] Sector Performance - Most of the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw declines, with the banking, insurance, and service sectors experiencing the largest drops [2] - Conversely, sectors such as non-ferrous metals, petroleum and coal products, and electric and gas industries showed gains [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Tokyo stock market experienced a slight decline on January 21, with both major indices falling, marking the Nikkei index's fifth consecutive day of losses, a first since mid-January 2025 [1] Market Performance - The Nikkei 225 index closed down by 0.41%, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index fell by 0.99% [1] - The Nikkei index dropped by 216.46 points, ending at 52,774.64 points; the Tokyo Stock Exchange index decreased by 35.90 points, closing at 3,589.70 points [1] Influencing Factors - The decline in the Tokyo stock market was influenced by a significant drop in the three major U.S. stock indices the previous night, leading to a gap down at the market opening [1] - Despite the overall decline, some investors increased their buying activity in response to the recent downturn, which helped to narrow the extent of the market's losses [1] Sector Performance - Among the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, most sectors experienced declines, with banking, insurance, and services sectors showing the largest drops [1] - Conversely, sectors such as non-ferrous metals, petroleum and coal products, and electric and gas industries saw gains [1]

Market Overview - The Tokyo stock market indices continued to decline on January 8, with the Nikkei 225 index falling by 1.63% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index decreasing by 0.77% [1][2] - The Nikkei index closed down by 844.72 points at 51,117.26 points, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index fell by 27.00 points to 3,484.34 points [2] Sector Performance - Most of the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange experienced declines, particularly in non-ferrous metals, electrical products, and information and communication sectors [2] - Conversely, sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electric and gas utilities, and air transportation saw gains [2] Influencing Factors - The decline in the Tokyo stock market was influenced by the overnight drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, which negatively impacted semiconductor-related stocks like SoftBank Group and Tokyo Electron [1] - The announcement by China to strengthen export controls on dual-use items to Japan was a significant factor contributing to market pressure [1] - Additionally, China's decision to initiate anti-dumping investigations on imported dichlorodihydrosilane from Japan led to a nearly 4% drop in the stock price of chemical giant Shin-Etsu Chemical [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Tokyo stock market experienced a significant rise on October 31, with the Nikkei 225 index closing above 52,000 points for the first time, indicating strong investor confidence and market performance [1] Market Performance - The Nikkei 225 index increased by 2.12%, closing at 52,411.34 points, up by 1,085.73 points [1] - The Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index (TOPIX) rose by 0.94%, closing at 3,331.83 points, up by 31.04 points [1] Sector Performance - Among the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the electric and gas industry, food sector, and non-ferrous metals showed notable gains [1] - Conversely, sectors such as transportation machinery, metal products, and pharmaceuticals experienced declines [1]

Core Viewpoint - Tokyo stock market indices rebounded on September 18, with the Nikkei 225 rising by 1.15% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index increasing by 0.41% due to encouragement from the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut announcement [1] Market Performance - The Nikkei index closed up by 513.05 points at 45303.43 points, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index rose by 13.04 points to 3158.87 points [1] - Early trading saw a slight increase in indices, followed by profit-taking that led to a temporary decline, before the market rebounded [1] Sector Analysis - Semiconductor-related stocks such as Advantest, Tokyo Electron, and Discus showed significant gains, contributing to the rise in the Nikkei index [1] - Among the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, sectors like electrical products, non-ferrous metals, and metal products saw notable increases, while sectors such as electric and gas utilities, other products, and air transportation experienced declines [1]

Market Performance - The Tokyo stock market experienced a significant decline on August 14, with the Nikkei 225 index falling by 1.45% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index decreasing by 1.10% [1] - After two days of gains, profit-taking by investors dominated the market, leading to a slight opening decline [1] - The Nikkei index closed down by 625.41 points at 42649.26 points, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index fell by 33.96 points to 3057.95 points [1] Sector Analysis - Most of the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw declines, with machinery, wholesale, and transportation machinery sectors experiencing the largest drops [1] - Conversely, sectors such as banking, electric and gas utilities, and information and communication showed gains [1] Currency Impact - The Japanese yen appreciated against the US dollar in the foreign exchange market, which contributed to the sell-off of export-related stocks, including those of Toyota and other automotive companies [1]

Market Overview - The Tokyo stock market experienced a significant decline on August 14, with the Nikkei 225 index falling by 1.45% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index decreasing by 1.10% [1] - After two days of gains, profit-taking by investors dominated the market, leading to a slight opening decline [1] Index Performance - The Nikkei index closed down by 625.41 points at 42649.26 points, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index ended down by 33.96 points at 3057.95 points [1] Sector Performance - Most of the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw declines, with machinery, wholesale, and transportation machinery sectors experiencing the largest drops [1] - Conversely, seven sectors, including banking, electric and gas utilities, and information and communication, recorded gains [1] Currency Impact - The Japanese yen appreciated against the US dollar, which contributed to selling pressure on export-related stocks, notably affecting companies like Toyota [1]

Market Overview - The Tokyo stock market indices continued to consolidate on July 4, with the Nikkei 225 index closing up 0.06% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index down 0.04% [1][2] - Influenced by the rise of three major US stock indices overnight, the Tokyo market opened higher, with the Nikkei index briefly surpassing 40,000 points [1] Trade Negotiations Impact - The market faced pressure due to the uncertainty surrounding the Japan-US trade negotiations, particularly with the deadline for the suspension of "reciprocal tariffs" approaching [1] Sector Performance - At the close, the Nikkei index rose by 24.98 points to 39,810.88 points, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index fell by 1.04 points to 2,827.95 points [2] - Most of the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw gains, with the electric and gas industry, banking, and securities and commodity futures trading sectors leading the increases [2] - Conversely, sectors such as marine transportation, steel, and non-ferrous metals experienced declines [2]

Core Points - The Tokyo stock market indices have risen for three consecutive trading days, with the Nikkei 225 index closing up by 0.65% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index up by 0.72%, reaching a new highest closing point for the year [1] - The market was buoyed by the positive performance of the three major US stock indices the previous night, leading to a volatile upward trend in the morning session [1] - However, semiconductor-related stocks such as Tokyo Electron and Advantest fell in response to Trump's threat of imposing a 100% tariff on imported chips and semiconductor products [1] - Toyota significantly lowered its profit forecast for the current fiscal year, resulting in a drop in its stock price, contributing to a decline in the transportation machinery sector, which was the worst-performing sector of the day [1] - By the end of the trading day, the Nikkei index rose by 264.29 points to close at 41059.15 points, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index increased by 21.35 points to 2987.92 points, marking a new historical high [1] - Most of the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw gains, with the electric and gas industry, warehousing and transportation-related sectors, and banking sector leading the increases; however, the transportation machinery, precision machinery, and rubber products sectors experienced declines [1]