The Nikkei 225 Index fell 3.38% to close at 53,372, while the broader Topix Index lost 2.91% to 3,609 on Thursday, reversing gains from the previous session as oil prices surged again following fresh attacks on energy facilities in the Middle East, stoking inflation concerns. Japan remains highly exposed to oil supply shocks due to its reliance on oil imports from the Middle East. Japanese shares also followed a sharp Wall Street selloff overnight, triggered by hot US PPI data and rising inflation forecasts from the Federal Reserve, which narrowed the scope for interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged in a widely expected move, though board member Hajime Takata dissented for the second meeting in a row, proposing a 25 basis point hike to 1%, citing upside inflation risks. Tech stocks led the decline, with sharp losses from Kioxia Holdings (-4.4%), Advantest (-4.6%) and Disco Corp (-1.6%). Japanese markets will be closed on Friday for a holiday.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, fell to 53373 points on March 19, 2026, losing 3.38% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 6.08%, though it remains 41.66% higher than a year ago, 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 59332.43 in February of 2026. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 22 of 2026.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, fell to 53373 points on March 19, 2026, losing 3.38% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 6.08%, though it remains 41.66% higher than a year ago, 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 53116.94 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 44747.53 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
JP225 53,372.53 -1,866.87 -3.38% -6.08% 41.66% Mar/19

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Toyota Motor 3,325.00 -79.00 -2.32% 16.89% 275B Mar/19
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial 2,686.00 -45.00 -1.65% 20.66% 196.93B Mar/19
Hitachi 4,849.00 -20.00 -0.41% 28.72% 159.28B Mar/19
Mitsubishi 5,397.00 -315.00 -5.51% 93.65% 135.84B Mar/19
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial 5,156.00 -100.00 -1.90% 24.87% 132.66B Mar/19
Advantest 23,980.00 -1,150.00 -4.58% 196.12% 129.58B Mar/19
Sony 3,271.00 -15.00 -0.46% -13.51% 125.93B Mar/19
Fast Retailing 63,430.00 -2,420.00 -3.68% 39.90% 123.16B Mar/19
Mizuho Financial 6,150.00 -170.00 -2.69% 37.55% 122.91B Mar/19
Mitsui 6,250.00 -409.00 -6.14% 108.86% 115.97B Mar/19




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Japan Inflation Rate 1.50 2.10 percent Jan 2026
Japan Interest Rate 0.75 0.75 percent Mar 2026
Japan Unemployment Rate 2.70 2.60 percent Jan 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
53372.53 55239.40 59332.43 1020.49 1965 - 2026 points Daily

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The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 3.53% Lower
The Nikkei 225 Index dropped -1950 points or 3.53 percent on Thursday to close at 53289 points. Losses were led by Pacific Metals (-8.35%), Tokyo Electric Power (-8.33%) and Taiheiyo Cement (-8.26%).
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Japanese Shares Drop as Oil Prices Surge
The Nikkei 225 Index fell 3.38% to close at 53,372, while the broader Topix Index lost 2.91% to 3,609 on Thursday, reversing gains from the previous session as oil prices surged again following fresh attacks on energy facilities in the Middle East, stoking inflation concerns. Japan remains highly exposed to oil supply shocks due to its reliance on oil imports from the Middle East. Japanese shares also followed a sharp Wall Street selloff overnight, triggered by hot US PPI data and rising inflation forecasts from the Federal Reserve, which narrowed the scope for interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged in a widely expected move, though board member Hajime Takata dissented for the second meeting in a row, proposing a 25 basis point hike to 1%, citing upside inflation risks. Tech stocks led the decline, with sharp losses from Kioxia Holdings (-4.4%), Advantest (-4.6%) and Disco Corp (-1.6%). Japanese markets will be closed on Friday for a holiday.
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