Actual
66364
Daily Change
850.21 1.30%
Monthly
0.15%
Yearly
46.32%
Q3 Forecast
64635
Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - Summary

The Nikkei 225 Index rose 1.3% to close at 66,364 on Friday, extending its winning streak to five sessions as oil prices retreated and the global bond selloff eased, offering some relief to equities. Oil prices declined on reports that the US and Iran were exploring a phased agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift a US blockade on Iranian ports. Global bond yields also stabilized after a sharp two-day rally, while Japan’s 10-year government bond yield pulled back slightly from its highest level since 1996. Elsewhere, Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping concluded their bilateral talks in Washington, with Trump describing the meeting as “great.” Technology stocks led the gains, with Kioxia Holdings rising 2.2%, Advantest gaining 2.8% and Ibiden Co advancing 4.2%. Financial stocks also outperformed, including Mitsubishi UFJ, up 4%, Sumitomo Mitsui, up 3.6%, and Mizuho Financial, up 4.2%.

Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - Stats

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 66364 points on September 25, 2026, gaining 1.30% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.15% and is up 46.32% 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 September 25 of 2026.

Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - Forecast

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 66364 points on September 25, 2026, gaining 1.30% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.15% and is up 46.32% 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 64635.12 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 53341.55 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
JP225 66,364.20 850.21 1.30% 0.15% 46.32% Sep/25

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial 3,714.00 141.00 3.95% 55.11% 257.46B Sep/25
Toyota Motor 2,989.50 20.50 0.69% 0.67% 246.2B Sep/25
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial 6,919.00 240.00 3.59% 63.07% 167.01B Sep/25
Tokyo Electron 56,520.00 2,600.00 4.82% 112.92% 159.54B Sep/25
Fast Retailing 68,620.00 700.00 1.03% 50.55% 155.9B Sep/25
Hitachi 5,536.00 39.00 0.71% 40.54% 146.99B Sep/25
Sony 3,710.00 47.00 1.28% -11.67% 143.11B Sep/25
Mizuho Financial 8,626.00 346.00 4.18% 69.64% 129.08B Sep/25
Advantest 34,000.00 940.00 2.84% 134.97% 125.91B Sep/25
Recruit Holdings 16,335.00 335.00 2.09% 98.17% 123.86B Sep/25




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Japan Inflation Rate 1.90 1.90 percent Aug 2026
Japan Interest Rate 1.25 1.00 percent Sep 2026
Japan Unemployment Rate 2.40 2.50 percent Jul 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
66364.20 65513.99 73007.00 1020.49 1965 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Japan

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Japanese Shares Gain as Oil, Yields Retreat
The Nikkei 225 Index rose 1.3% to close at 66,364 on Friday, extending its winning streak to five sessions as oil prices retreated and the global bond selloff eased, offering some relief to equities. Oil prices declined on reports that the US and Iran were exploring a phased agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift a US blockade on Iranian ports. Global bond yields also stabilized after a sharp two-day rally, while Japan’s 10-year government bond yield pulled back slightly from its highest level since 1996. Elsewhere, Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping concluded their bilateral talks in Washington, with Trump describing the meeting as “great.” Technology stocks led the gains, with Kioxia Holdings rising 2.2%, Advantest gaining 2.8% and Ibiden Co advancing 4.2%. Financial stocks also outperformed, including Mitsubishi UFJ, up 4%, Sumitomo Mitsui, up 3.6%, and Mizuho Financial, up 4.2%.
2026-09-25
The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 1.26% Higher
The Nikkei 225 Index gained 827 points or 1.26 percent on Friday to close at 66341 points. Gains were led by Komatsu (5.19%), Resona Holdings (4.82%) and Shizuoka Bank (4.68%).
2026-09-25
Japanese Shares Gain Despite Bond Rout
The Nikkei 225 Index climbed more than 1% to above 66,000 on Friday, extending gains to a fifth consecutive session even as global bond yields continued to rally on rising inflationary risks and mounting fiscal concerns. On Thursday, the 10- and 30-year US Treasury yields rose to their highest levels since 2007 and 2004, respectively, while Japan’s 10-year yield climbed to its highest level since 1996. Meanwhile, oil prices eased on reports that the US and Iran were considering a phased agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift a US blockade on Iranian ports, helping relieve some pressure on equities. Investors also continued to monitor US-China negotiations that could pave the way for new trade agreements. Technology and banking stocks led the gains, with Kioxia Holdings rising 1.8%, Advantest gaining 1.3%, Ibiden Co advancing 2.7%, Mitsubishi UFJ up 2%, and Sumitomo Mitsui climbing 2.5%.
2026-09-25