Key Facts
• On July 11, Yomiuri 333 Index closed at 36,466.77 yen, up 46.54 yen (0.13%).
• Nikkei 225 Average fell by 241.20 yen (0.61%) to 39,569.68 yen.
• Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market saw 70% of listed stocks rise on July 11.
• Fast Retailing’s sharp decline contributed to the Nikkei’s drop.
• Yomiuri 333, an equal-weighted index, rose despite Nikkei’s decline.
• TOPIX closed at 2,823.24, down 4.71 points (0.17%) from the previous week.
• Market fluctuations were influenced by U.S. tariff policies and yen-dollar exchange rates.
• Investors sold stocks near the 40,000-yen Nikkei threshold to secure profits.
Summary
The Tokyo stock market on July 11 saw contrasting movements between the Yomiuri 333 Index and the Nikkei 225 Average. While the Yomiuri 333 Index, an equal-weighted measure, rose by 46.54 yen (0.13%) to 36,466.77 yen, the Nikkei 225 fell by 241.20 yen (0.61%) to 39,569.68 yen. This divergence was attributed to Fast Retailing’s significant decline, which heavily impacted the Nikkei, despite 70% of stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market recording gains. Market trends were shaped by U.S. tariff policy developments and yen-dollar exchange rate fluctuations. Investors also sold stocks near the 40,000-yen Nikkei threshold to lock in profits. Meanwhile, the TOPIX index dropped by 4.71 points (0.17%) to 2,823.24.
