Core Viewpoint - The Tokyo stock market experienced a decline on October 17, with both major indices falling due to influences from the U.S. market and rising credit risks in the financial sector [1] Market Performance - The Nikkei 225 index closed down by 1.44%, falling by 695.59 points to 47,582.15 points [1] - The Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index (TOPIX) decreased by 1.03%, down by 32.98 points to 3,170.44 points [1] Sector Analysis - Most sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw declines, particularly in the insurance, banking, and securities sectors, which experienced significant drops [1] - Conversely, seven sectors, including other products, food, seafood, and agriculture, recorded gains [1] Currency Impact - The strengthening of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar negatively impacted export-oriented stocks, such as Toyota [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Tokyo stock market experienced a significant decline on October 10, influenced by a drop in the U.S. stock market and profit-taking by investors [1] Market Performance - The Nikkei 225 index closed down by 1.01%, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index fell by 1.85% [1] - The Nikkei index dropped by 491.64 points, ending at 48,088.80 points; the Tokyo Stock Exchange index decreased by 60.18 points, closing at 3,197.59 points [1] Sector Analysis - Almost all 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw declines, with the securities and commodity futures trading, mining, and petroleum and coal products sectors experiencing the largest drops [1] - The retail sector was an exception, supported by a more than 6% increase in the stock price of Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, due to strong performance [1]

Core Points - The Tokyo stock market experienced declines on October 1, with the Nikkei 225 index falling by 0.85% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange index dropping by 1.37% [1][2] - Investor profit-taking activities were prevalent, leading to a downward trend in both major indices [1] - Expectations of a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan in October contributed to market pressure [1] Market Performance - The Nikkei index closed down by 381.78 points at 44,550.85 points, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index fell by 42.86 points to 3,094.74 points [2] - Almost all 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw declines, with banking, real estate, and securities trading sectors experiencing the largest drops [2] - Only the pharmaceutical and other products sectors recorded gains during this trading session [2]

Market Overview - The Tokyo stock market experienced declines on October 1, with the Nikkei 225 index falling by 0.85%, marking its fourth consecutive day of losses [1] - The Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index (TOPIX) dropped by 1.37% [1] Investor Behavior - Investor profit-taking activities continued to exert pressure on the market, leading to a lower opening for both major indices [1] - During the early trading session, both indices showed downward volatility, with major stocks like SoftBank Group and Tokyo Electron contributing to a decline of over 500 points in the Nikkei index [1] Market Sentiment - Analysts noted that the market was under pressure due to rising expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in October [1] - Institutional investors often adjust their holdings at the beginning of the fiscal quarter, which also contributed to the market's downward trend [1] Sector Performance - At the close, the Nikkei index was down by 381.78 points, settling at 44,550.85 points, while the TOPIX fell by 42.86 points to 3,094.74 points [2] - Almost all 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange experienced declines, with the banking, real estate, and securities and commodity futures trading sectors showing the largest drops; only the pharmaceuticals and other products sectors saw gains [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Tokyo stock market experienced significant declines on September 29, with the Nikkei 225 index falling by 0.69% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange index dropping by 1.74, primarily due to the stock ex-dividend date for many companies, leading to a lack of dividend income for new buyers [1]. Market Performance - The Nikkei 225 index closed down by 311.24 points at 45043.75 points [1]. - The Tokyo Stock Exchange index fell by 55.45 points, closing at 3131.57 points [1]. Sector Analysis - Almost all 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange experienced declines, with the marine transportation, transportation machinery, and securities and commodity futures trading sectors showing the largest drops [1]. - Only the non-ferrous metals sector recorded an increase [1]. Currency Impact - The Japanese yen strengthened against the US dollar on the same day, which negatively impacted export-related stocks such as Toyota [1].

Core Viewpoint - The Tokyo stock market experienced a slight decline on September 19, with the Nikkei 225 index falling by 0.57% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index decreasing by 0.35% due to the impact of the Bank of Japan's decision to sell its holdings of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) [1]. Market Performance - The Nikkei 225 index closed down by 257.62 points at 45045.81 points [1]. - The Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index fell by 11.19 points, ending at 3147.68 points [1]. Sector Performance - Most of the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw declines, with notable drops in the other products, services, and precision machinery sectors [1]. - Conversely, the banking, wholesale, securities, and commodity futures trading sectors experienced gains [1].

Market Performance - The Tokyo stock market experienced a rebound on September 2, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 0.29% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index increasing by 0.61% [1][2] - The Nikkei index closed at 42,310.49 points, up by 121.70 points, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index finished at 3,081.88 points, gaining 18.69 points [2] Sector Analysis - Most of the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw gains, with wholesale, marine transportation, and securities and commodity futures trading sectors leading the increases [2] - Conversely, the machinery, other products, and service sectors experienced slight declines [2] Investor Behavior - Investors maintained a cautious stance towards semiconductor-related stocks, with companies like Advantest and SoftBank Group showing weak stock performance [1] - Institutional investors actively purchased stocks from general trading companies, shipping, and steel sectors, which had recently seen lower stock prices [1]

Market Performance - The Tokyo stock market indices closed higher on August 22, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 0.05% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index increasing by 0.58% [1][2] - The Nikkei index gained 23.12 points, closing at 42633.29 points, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index rose by 17.92 points to close at 3100.87 points [2] Investor Behavior - After three consecutive days of decline, increased buying activity from investors led to a slight rise in the indices, with early trading showing minor fluctuations around the previous day's closing prices [1] - The stabilization of the Tokyo Stock Exchange index during the midday session was noted, while the Nikkei index faced pressure from sell-offs in high-priced technology stocks before turning positive towards the end of the trading day [1] Sector Performance - Most of the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw gains, particularly in the insurance, securities and commodity futures trading, and banking sectors [2] - Conversely, eight sectors, including chemicals, air transportation, and services, experienced declines on the same day [2] Economic Indicators - The release of Japan's Consumer Price Index for July heightened investor expectations for a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan, which in turn supported the banking sector's performance [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]