Key Facts
• On July 14, the Nikkei 225 closed at 39,459.62, down 110.06 points.
• This marks the third consecutive day of decline for the index.
• The Nikkei started 153 points lower and dropped to 39,288.90 before rebounding.
• The day’s high was 39,608.02, with fluctuations between positive and negative territory.
• The Bank of Japan is considering raising its 2025 inflation outlook while keeping interest rates unchanged.
• Market sentiment was cautious ahead of the weekend’s upper house elections and U.S. tariff negotiations.
• The TOPIX index fell 0.02% to 2,822.81, while the Prime Market Index dropped 0.02% to 1,452.77.
• Trading volume on the Tokyo Stock Exchange reached 14.96 billion shares, with a turnover of 3.66 trillion yen.
• Defense-related stocks like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries rose over 3% due to geopolitical developments.
• SoftBank Group and Tokyo Electron saw declines, while Mercari dropped over 5%.
• The Growth 250 Index fell 0.13% to 747.50, continuing its downward trend.
• 55% of Prime Market stocks rose, 39% fell, and 4% remained unchanged.
Summary
The Nikkei 225 fell for the third consecutive day, closing at 39,459.62, down 110.06 points, amid market uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs and Japan’s upcoming upper house elections. The index fluctuated between gains and losses, with a high of 39,608.02 and a low of 39,288.90. The Bank of Japan’s potential inflation outlook adjustment and steady interest rates influenced trading. Defense stocks like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries gained over 3% due to geopolitical factors, while SoftBank Group and Mercari faced declines. The TOPIX and Growth 250 indices also fell slightly. Trading volume reached 14.96 billion shares, with a turnover of 3.66 trillion yen. Market sentiment remained cautious, reflecting broader economic and political uncertainties.
