Nikkei 225 · Tokyo
The Nikkei 225 declined 6.4% over the July 13-17 trading week, closing at 64,141.12 after a sharp Friday drop of 4.03%. The index opened the week at 67,242.73 and traded higher mid-week before a broad selloff erased gains. Tech and semiconductor stocks led the retreat amid global AI valuation concerns and Middle East tensions.
The Nikkei 225 ended the week down approximately 3.7% at 68,557.73 after closing July 10, pressured by weakness in technology and chip-related shares amid rising Middle East tensions and higher oil prices. The index traded lower across most sessions with limited recovery attempts. Broader market sentiment reflected caution ahead of global earnings and geopolitical developments.
The Nikkei 225 posted a modest net gain over the trading week through July 3, 2026, closing at 69,744.07 after rising to 70,474.96 on July 1 before a sharp reversal to 68,733.15 on July 2. Volatility stemmed from AI-related profit-taking and sector rotation amid ongoing yen weakness. Broader TOPIX showed resilience into the following session. Investors monitored data releases and flow dynamics tied to currency and global tech sentiment.
The Nikkei 225 closed the week of June 22-26 at 69,360.88, down roughly 2.65% from the prior Friday amid sharp daily swings. The index surged to a record close above 72,000 on June 22 before retreating on geopolitical concerns and profit-taking. AI and semiconductor stocks drove early gains but later led declines. Broader market breadth remained moderate as investors monitored Middle East developments and domestic data.
The Nikkei 225 rose more than 5,200 points over the full trading week ended June 19, advancing from 66,020 to close at 71,250 amid a steady upward path across sessions. The index surpassed the 70,000 level for the first time and posted multiple record closes, driven primarily by strength in technology and semiconductor-related shares. Gains occurred against a backdrop of easing geopolitical tensions and continued investor focus on Japan's role in global AI supply chains.
The Nikkei 225 declined 0.85% over the week ending June 12, 2026, closing at 66,020.04 after a volatile session path marked by early weakness and a sharp Friday rebound. Middle East tensions and shifting hopes for a US-Iran peace deal drove sentiment, with energy price concerns pressuring tech shares before a late recovery. The move snapped a three-week winning streak following the index's record highs near 68,000 earlier in June.
The Nikkei 225 rose modestly through the first four trading days of the week, reaching an all-time high of 68,402.13 on June 3 amid AI-related buying, before closing the prior Friday at 66,588.12. The index then fell sharply on June 8 to 64,024.60, down 3.85%, tracking a global tech selloff. Net movement for the period reflected gains from semiconductor strength offset by the late correction driven by U.S. data and yields.
The Nikkei 225 retreated from its record high above 68,000 reached the prior session, closing lower by approximately 1.5-1.9% on renewed geopolitical concerns. Technology stocks that had driven recent gains led the decline following weak US chip sector signals and higher oil prices. Broader market sentiment was pressured by uncertainty over Middle East developments and their potential impact on inflation and rates.
The Nikkei 225 rose more than 2.5% on June 3, 2026, to close near 68,450 after opening at 67,238 and touching an intraday high above 68,470. The advance extended the prior session's record close and was led by technology shares tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure. Broader market participation included gains in financial and consumer stocks, with the move occurring alongside strength in U.S. equities.
