Actual
65369
Daily Change
-488.27 -0.74%
Monthly
0.67%
Yearly
52.70%
Q3 Forecast
64660
Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - Summary

The Nikkei 225 Index fell 0.7% to close at 65,528 on Monday, extending its decline from the previous session as technology stocks came under pressure ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report later this week. Investor sentiment was also subdued amid elevated global bond yields, as the US Treasury’s surprise bond buyback announcement last week failed to ease concerns over inflation and rising government debt. Inflation worries have persisted amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, with the US expected to announce new sanctions on Iran later in the day. The biggest decliners among Japan’s chip and AI-related shares included Kioxia Holdings (-6.2%), Advantest (-3.9%), Taiyo Yuden (-1.6%), Fujikura (-5%), SoftBank Group (-5.3%), Murata Manufacturing (-0.3%), Lasertec (-0.9%), and Furukawa Electric (-5.1%). Financial and consumer stocks also ended in the red, with Mitsubishi UFJ losing 0.8%, Toyota Motor falling 0.2%, and Fast Retailing shedding 0.9%.

Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - Stats

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, fell to 65374 points on August 24, 2026, losing 0.97% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.68% and is up 52.72% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Historically, the Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) reached an all time high of 73007 in June of 2026. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on August 24 of 2026.

Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - Forecast

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, fell to 65374 points on August 24, 2026, losing 0.97% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.68% and is up 52.72% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. The Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) is expected to trade at 64660.39 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 54364.47 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
JP225 65,369.00 -488.27 -0.74% 0.67% 52.70% Aug/24

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial 3,481.00 -27.00 -0.77% 52.11% 257.46B Aug/24
Toyota Motor 3,125.00 -7.00 -0.22% 6.29% 246.2B Aug/24
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial 6,593.00 -13.00 -0.20% 59.10% 167.01B Aug/24
Tokyo Electron 55,150.00 860.00 1.58% 172.68% 159.54B Aug/24
Fast Retailing 72,840.00 -670.00 -0.91% 50.15% 155.9B Aug/24
Hitachi 5,266.00 70.00 1.35% 28.00% 146.99B Aug/24
Sony 3,850.00 65.00 1.72% -7.76% 143.11B Aug/24
Mizuho Financial 8,108.00 -2.00 -0.02% 67.00% 129.08B Aug/24
Advantest 34,500.00 -1,400.00 -3.90% 217.10% 125.91B Aug/24
Recruit Holdings 16,515.00 615.00 3.87% 80.00% 123.86B Aug/24




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Japan Inflation Rate 1.90 1.60 percent Jul 2026
Japan Interest Rate 1.00 1.00 percent Jul 2026
Japan Unemployment Rate 2.50 2.50 percent Jun 2026

Japan Stock Market Index (JP225)
The JP225 tracks the performance of 225 top-rated companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index with a base value of 176.21 as of May 16, 1949. Stock index prices displayed on Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC), contract for difference (CFD), perpetual futures, and other derivative financial instruments intended to provide a general market reference only. These prices do not represent official exchange-traded index values or official licensing data from exchanges or index providers. The data is supplied by third-party providers and may differ from official market prices, settlement values, or real-time exchange data. While efforts are made to ensure reliability, Trading Economics does not independently verify the data and makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. Users seeking official real-time or settlement data should obtain it directly from the relevant exchanges or authorized market data providers.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
65374.00 66016.36 73007.00 1020.49 1965 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Japan

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The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 0.60% Lower
The Nikkei 225 Index decreased 393 points or 0.60 percent on Monday to close at 65623 points. The decline was led by Mercari Inc (-5.48%), Furukawa Electric (-5.29%) and Fujikura (-5.17%). On the upside, the strongest performers were Hitachi Construction Machinery (6.57%), Sumitomo Metal Mining (6.13%) and Furukawa (5.17%).
2026-08-24
Japanese Shares Drop on Tech Weakness
The Nikkei 225 Index fell 0.7% to close at 65,528 on Monday, extending its decline from the previous session as technology stocks came under pressure ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report later this week. Investor sentiment was also subdued amid elevated global bond yields, as the US Treasury’s surprise bond buyback announcement last week failed to ease concerns over inflation and rising government debt. Inflation worries have persisted amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, with the US expected to announce new sanctions on Iran later in the day. The biggest decliners among Japan’s chip and AI-related shares included Kioxia Holdings (-6.2%), Advantest (-3.9%), Taiyo Yuden (-1.6%), Fujikura (-5%), SoftBank Group (-5.3%), Murata Manufacturing (-0.3%), Lasertec (-0.9%), and Furukawa Electric (-5.1%). Financial and consumer stocks also ended in the red, with Mitsubishi UFJ losing 0.8%, Toyota Motor falling 0.2%, and Fast Retailing shedding 0.9%.
2026-08-24
The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 0.66% Lower
The Nikkei 225 Index dropped 440 points or 0.66 percent on Friday to close at 65777 points. Losses were led by Trend Micro (-4.40%), Japan Steel Works (-4.36%) and Taiyo Yuden (-4.27%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were Sumitomo Chemical (6.55%), Kawasaki Kisen (6.52%) and Nippon Yusen (4.90%).
2026-08-21