Nikkei 225 Falls For 3rd Straight Session As Oil Prices, Yen Weigh On Sentiment
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he Nikkei 225 extended its decline for a third consecutive session on Thursday as rising oil prices, a stronger yen and concerns over a possible BOJ rate hike weighed on Japanese equities.
Japanese stocks extended their losses on Thursday, with the Nikkei 225 falling around 1% to below 64,600 at 10:30 am GMT. The broader TOPIX Index declined 0.65% to around 4,020 at 10:30 am GMT, as investors assessed rising energy prices, currency movements and the outlook for monetary policy.
The JP225 index stood at around 64,679, down 464 points or 0.71%. Despite the recent weakness, the index remained up 45.65% over the year.
Why Are Japanese Stocks Falling Today?
Rising crude oil prices have become a major concern for investors as higher energy costs could keep inflation elevated and increase expectations of tighter monetary policy from the Bank of Japan (BOJ).
The yen also strengthened to a nearly seven-month high, adding another factor for Japanese stocks. Meanwhile, weakness on Wall Street and higher US Treasury yields weighed on broader market sentiment.
Asian equities also opened lower, with:
Nikkei 225 | -0.71% |
S&P/ASX 200 | -1.38% |
KOSPI | -0.50% |
Which Japanese Stocks Declined?
Technology and consumer stocks came under pressure during the session.
Fujikura | -4.4% |
Furukawa Electric | -4.9% |
Ibiden | -3.1% |
Nintendo | -3.8% |
Fast Retailing | -1.5% |
Tokyo Electron | -2.35% |
Financial stocks, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial and Mizuho Financial, moved higher.
Crude Oil Prices Today
Oil prices continued to climb amid renewed US-Iran tensions and concerns over possible disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude approached $102 a barrel, extending its advance for a fifth consecutive session after settling above $100 for the first time since July. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded around $97 a barrel.
What’s Next For Japanese Stocks?
Investors will watch oil prices, yen movements, global bond yields and developments in the Middle East for further direction. The key question is whether the three-session decline remains a short-term pullback or develops into a broader correction after the Nikkei’s strong gains this year.
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