Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

IHI Corp. added 2.6% to ¥3,628.0, Kawasaki Heavy dropped 1.4% to ¥14,345.0, and Mitsubishi Heavy decreased0.9% to ¥4,837.0.

Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

IHI Corp. added 2.6% to ¥3,628.0, Kawasaki Heavy dropped 1.4% to ¥14,345.0, and Mitsubishi Heavy decreased0.9% to ¥4,837.0.

Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

IHI Corp. added 2.6% to ¥3,628.0, Kawasaki Heavy dropped 1.4% to ¥14,345.0, and Mitsubishi Heavy decreased0.9% to ¥4,837.0.

Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

IHI Corp. added 2.6% to ¥3,628.0, Kawasaki Heavy dropped 1.4% to ¥14,345.0, and Mitsubishi Heavy decreased0.9% to ¥4,837.0.

Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

IHI Corp. added 2.6% to ¥3,628.0, Kawasaki Heavy dropped 1.4% to ¥14,345.0, and Mitsubishi Heavy decreased0.9% to ¥4,837.0

Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

IHI Corp. added 2.6% to ¥3,628.0, Kawasaki Heavy dropped 1.4% to ¥14,345.0, and 

Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

IHI Corp. added 2.6% to ¥3,628.0, Kawasaki Heavy dropped 1.4% to ¥14,345.0, and Mitsubishi Heavy decreased

Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

IHI Corp. added 2.6% to ¥3,628.0, Kawasaki Heavy dropped 1.4% to ¥14,345.0, and 

Takaichi Seeks Voter Approval for National Economic and Defense Agenda

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the dissolution of parliament on Friday and called a snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda, including the spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1. 

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

IHI Corp. added 2.6% to ¥3,628.0, Kawasaki Heavy dropped 1.4% to ¥14,345.0, and Mitsubishi Heavy decreased 0.9% to ¥4,837.0.

Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

IHI Corp. 

Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

IHI Corp. added 2.6% to 

Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

IHI Corp. added 2.6% to ¥3,628.0, Kawasaki Heavy 

Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

IHI Corp. added 2.6% to ¥3,628.0, Kawasaki Heavy 

Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was unchanged at ¥6,856.0. 

Japan TUESDAY

Japan's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth consecutive session as political uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 1.2%, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.9%, and the Japanese yen hovered at 158.02 against the U.S. dollar. 

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced to dissolve parliament on Friday and called snap election on February 8 to secure voter backing for her broader national budget and security agenda including spending plan, immigration policy, and defense priorities. 

Market sentiment remained cautious in Tokyo and Asia as the U.S. president threatened Greenland-linked tariffs on eight European allies starting as early as February 1.   

Japan Indexes and Stocks 

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 1.2% to 52,926.48, and the Topix Index eased 0.9% to 3,623.51. 

Technology and diversified manufacturing companies led decliners in Tokyo trading. 

Softbank Group Corp. decreased 3.3% to ¥3,848.0, Tokyo Electron fell 3.2% to ¥40,840.0, and Advantest Corp. declined 3.2% to ¥21,505.0. 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group decreased 0.5% to ¥2,937.0, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group eased 0.4% to ¥5,648.0, and Mizuho Financial Group was