The policy risks associated with the Trump administration are increasing.

The Nikkei average significantly declined, closing at 37,331.18 yen, down 454.29 yen (estimated Volume 1.9 billion 60 million shares). President Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico starting from the 4th, and there were reports of comments that cautioned against a weaker yen, leading to a predominance of risk-averse Sell. The Nikkei average dropped to 36,816.16 yen during the mid-session. Subsequently, as overselling was noted, there were also movements for Buy.

Fisco Japan02:46 ET

The Nikkei average fell significantly by 454 points, slightly rebounding to maintain the psychological level of 37,000 yen = afternoon session on the 4th.

On the 4th, the Nikkei average stock price fell significantly, closing at 37,331.18 yen, down by 454.29 yen compared to the previous day. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also declined by 19.38 points to 2,710.18 points. At 10:34 AM, the Nikkei average hit 36,816.16 yen, down by 969.31 yen, breaching the previous month's low. On the 3rd local time, U.S. President Trump made it clear that additional tariffs on Canada and Mexico would start as scheduled on the 4th, raising concerns about its impact on the U.S. economy.

Kabushiki Shimbun01:47 ET

The Nikkei average is down by about 680 yen, with Advantest, Fast Retailing, and SoftBank Group having the largest negative contributions.

As of 12:47 PM on the 4th, the Nikkei Stock Average is around 37,100 yen, approximately 680 yen lower than the previous day. The market opened with buying dominance in the later session, but appears to be constrained by selling as investors wait for a rebound. The foreign exchange market shows a rate of 149 yen and 10 sen per dollar, with a slight inclination towards yen appreciation. The contribution of the stocks included in the Nikkei Index is negative, with Advantest <6857.T>, Fast Retailing <9983.T>, and SoftBank Group <9984.T> being the top contributors. On the positive side, Dai.

Kabushiki Shimbun22:53 ET

The Nikkei average surged by 629 points, rebounding significantly, and the TOPIX also rose, marking the largest increase this year as of the afternoon of the 3rd.

On the 3rd, the Nikkei Average Stock Price rose significantly by 629.97 yen compared to the previous weekend, reaching 37,785.47 yen, marking the second largest increase of the year after January 7 (776.25 yen). The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also rose by 47.47 points to 2,729.56 points, exceeding the gain of 32.26 points on February 13 and achieving the largest increase this year. On February 28 in the local U.S. stock market, the concern over the resurgence of inflation eased, leading to broad buying of stocks, which also influenced the buying of Japanese stocks from the morning.

Kabushiki ShimbunMar 3 01:51 ET

The Nikkei average is up about 510 points, with Fast Retailing, Recruit Holdings, and Daiichi Sankyo contributing positively at the top.

On the afternoon of the 3rd, at 12:49 PM, the Nikkei average stock price is around 37,670 yen, approximately 510 yen higher than the previous weekend. The afternoon session also started with a Buy preference, and solid price movements have continued since then. The exchange rate is 150.40 yen per dollar, currently fluctuating. In terms of positive contribution to the Nikkei average stock price, the top stocks are Fast Retailing <9983.T>, Recruit Holdings <6098.T>, and Daiichi Sankyo <4568.T>. The negative contributors are Advantest <6857.T> and Sony Group Corp.

Kabushiki ShimbunMar 2 22:54 ET

After the acquisition plan of Japan's retailer Seven & i fell through, the CEO is reported to resign.

According to reports, Ryuichi Isaka, the CEO of Seven & i Holdings Co., will step down. It is reported that Board of Directors member Stephen Dacus will take over the position; he previously led the special committee related to evaluating the acquisition proposal from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Dacus joined the Seven & i Board of Directors in 2022 as an external member when Seven & i was under the scrutiny of activist investor ValueAct Capital.

Global market report.Mar 2 22:47 ET