The Nikkei 225 dropped 1.75% to close at 58,476 on Friday, retreating from record highs as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the weekend while awaiting progress in US-Iran peace negotiations. In the latest developments, US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that the conflict with Iran could end soon, saying Tehran had agreed to terms including abandoning nuclear ambitions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He also announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a step that could help advance further US-Iran talks. Meanwhile, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda provided no clear signal on interest rates ahead of the central bank’s policy decision this month, highlighting the challenge of balancing upside risks to inflation against downside risks to growth. Technology and AI-related stocks led the decline, with notable losses from Kioxia Holdings (-9.6%), Fujikura (-2.7%), Advantest (-1.8%), SoftBank Group (-2.6%), and Lasertec (-4.4%).

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, fell to 58476 points on April 17, 2026, losing 1.75% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 5.86% and is up 68.37% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Historically, the Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) reached an all time high of 59847.00 in April of 2026. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 18 of 2026.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, fell to 58476 points on April 17, 2026, losing 1.75% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 5.86% and is up 68.37% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. The Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) is expected to trade at 56649.83 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 49979.35 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
JP225 58,475.90 -1,042.44 -1.75% 5.86% 68.37% Apr/17

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Toyota Motor 3,343.00 -49.00 -1.44% 31.41% 275B Apr/17
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial 2,870.00 -76.50 -2.60% 70.28% 196.93B Apr/17
Hitachi 5,157.00 -63.00 -1.21% 51.68% 159.28B Apr/17
Fast Retailing 74,050.00 -790.00 -1.06% 57.32% 145.28B Apr/17
Mitsubishi 4,952.00 -134.00 -2.63% 99.20% 135.84B Apr/17
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial 5,598.00 -92.00 -1.62% 73.31% 132.66B Apr/17
Advantest 27,870.00 -755.00 -2.64% 408.11% 129.58B Apr/17
Sony 3,395.00 -12.00 -0.35% -2.05% 125.93B Apr/17
Mizuho Financial 6,768.00 -104.00 -1.51% 95.21% 122.91B Apr/17
Mitsui 5,800.00 -167.00 -2.80% 118.25% 115.97B Apr/17




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Japan Inflation Rate 1.30 1.50 percent Feb 2026
Japan Interest Rate 0.75 0.75 percent Mar 2026
Japan Unemployment Rate 2.60 2.70 percent Feb 2026

Japan Stock Market Index (JP225)
The JP225 tracks the performance of 225 top-rated companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index with a base value of 176.21 as of May 16, 1949. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
58475.90 59518.34 59847.00 1020.49 1965 - 2026 points Daily

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Japanese Shares Retreat on Market Caution
The Nikkei 225 dropped 1.75% to close at 58,476 on Friday, retreating from record highs as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the weekend while awaiting progress in US-Iran peace negotiations. In the latest developments, US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that the conflict with Iran could end soon, saying Tehran had agreed to terms including abandoning nuclear ambitions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He also announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a step that could help advance further US-Iran talks. Meanwhile, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda provided no clear signal on interest rates ahead of the central bank’s policy decision this month, highlighting the challenge of balancing upside risks to inflation against downside risks to growth. Technology and AI-related stocks led the decline, with notable losses from Kioxia Holdings (-9.6%), Fujikura (-2.7%), Advantest (-1.8%), SoftBank Group (-2.6%), and Lasertec (-4.4%).
2026-04-17
The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 1.06% Lower
The Nikkei 225 Index decreased -632 points or 1.06 percent on Friday to close at 58886 points. The decline was led by Sumco (-9.56%), Sumitomo Metal Mining (-7.21%) and Screen Holdings (-5.94%).
2026-04-17
Asian Stocks Fall on Profit-Taking
Asian equity markets declined on Friday as investors took profits following a strong rally driven by growing optimism over a potential end to the US-Iran conflict. US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that the war with Iran would conclude soon, saying Tehran had agreed to terms including abandoning nuclear ambitions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a move seen as potentially supporting further US-Iran negotiations. Shares across Australia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and China all moved lower, though regional benchmarks remain on track for weekly gains despite the pullback.
2026-04-17