#Nikkei 225 — FinScans

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Japan's Growth Slows, Mideast Conflict Clouds BOJ Rate Hike Path

August 17, 2026 (40 days ago)

Japan's GDP slowdown and Mideast conflict complicate the BOJ's rate hike messaging, pressuring the yen and Japanese equities while lifting safe-haven demand.

USD/JPY N225 USOIL

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Japan Stocks Set for Best Weekly Gain Since June as AI Chip Shares Rally

August 14, 2026 (43 days ago)

Japan's Nikkei 225 is on track for its best weekly performance since June as AI chip shares rally on easing US rate-hike…

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BOJ Weighs Rate Hikes as Japan Producer Prices Hold High

August 13, 2026 (44 days ago)

Japan's producer price gains stayed high, boosting BOJ rate-hike bets and lifting the yen while pressuring JGBs and Nikkei.

USD/JPY JP10Y N225

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Meiji Yasuda Monitors Policy Cancellations as Rising JGB Yields Squeeze Insurers

August 10, 2026 (47 days ago)

Japan's Meiji Yasuda flags rising policy surrender risk as higher JGB yields threaten insurer balance sheets and spark customer fund shifts.

JP10Y USD/JPY N225

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Asian Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Extends Decline: Markets Wrap

August 6, 2026 (51 days ago)

Asian stocks face a lower open as crude oil extends its decline, fueling a risk-off mood across regional markets.

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Japan Nominal Wages Surge, Cementing BOJ Rate Hike Expectations

August 5, 2026 (52 days ago)

Stronger Japanese wage growth boosts BOJ tightening bets, lifting the yen and bond yields while pressuring the Nikkei.

USD/JPY N225

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Japanese Firms Build Earnings Cushion as Yen Strengthens, Delaying Hit to Profits

August 3, 2026 (53 days ago)

Japanese corporations possess short-term earnings cushions against a stronger yen, but a rapid move below 140 per dollar would threaten profit margins…

USD/JPY N225

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Japanese Stocks Fall on Yen Intervention Fears, Exporters Hit Hardest

August 3, 2026 (54 days ago)

Japanese stocks tumbled on yen intervention fears, with exporters including Toyota and Sony leading declines, while chipmaker Kioxia's guidance miss added pressure,…

USD/JPY N225 7203.T +3

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BOJ rate hike jolts yen, Nikkei; political stakes rise for Takaichi

July 31, 2026 (56 days ago)

The Bank of Japan's hawkish turn with an unexpected rate hike sends USD/JPY tumbling and Nikkei 225 sliding, while intensifying political headwinds…

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AI Frenzy Lifts Asian Stocks 2.8% to Biggest Gain in Four Months

July 31, 2026 (57 days ago)

Asian stocks posted their biggest gain in four months with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index surging 2.8% as AI optimism lifted chipmakers…

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Advantest Faces Nikkei Weight Cut After 18% Rally Triggers Index Cap

July 31, 2026 (57 days ago)

Advantest shares surged 18%, pushing its Nikkei 225 weighting to a level that may trigger an index weight cut, risking forced selling…

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S&P 500 Rally Propels Nikkei Higher; Yen Steadies After Surge

July 31, 2026 (57 days ago)

Wall Street's rally on robust corporate results lifted Asian stock futures, while the yen held near session highs after a sudden surge…

USD/JPY SPX N225 +1

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