The Nikkei 225 Index climbed 2.08% to close at 66,970 while the broader Topix Index advanced 0.63% to 4,101 on Monday, with Japanese equities reaching multi-week highs and following Wall Street higher after weaker-than-expected US jobs data reduced expectations for a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate hike. Investors also remained focused on developments in the Middle East as Iran denied holding direct negotiations with the US, despite Washington’s claims that a deal was close. Domestically, data showed Japan’s current account surplus narrowed in June, as strong exports of AI-related electronics were offset by a rise in imports amid increased crude oil purchases. Chipmakers and AI-linked stocks spearheaded the gains, with Fujikura (7.6%), Furukawa Electric (2.5%), Advantest (6.4%), Ibiden Co (4%) and Tokyo Electron (4.1%) posting notable advances. Consumer stocks also performed well, while financial stocks slumped. Japanese markets will be closed on Tuesday for a holiday.
Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 66970 points on August 10, 2026, gaining 2.08% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.41%, though it remains 56.77% higher than a year ago, 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 11 of 2026.
Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 66970 points on August 10, 2026, gaining 2.08% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.41%, though it remains 56.77% higher than a year ago, 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 63783.14 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 54073.05 in 12 months time.