The Nikkei 225 Index climbed 1.84% to close at 56,924 on Friday and posted a strong weekly gain of 7.15%, as a two-week US-Iran ceasefire boosted risk appetite. Investors now look ahead to diplomatic talks in Islamabad this weekend, where Vice President JD Vance will lead a US delegation in discussions with Iranian officials. However, sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing Israeli strikes on Lebanon and continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, which could complicate negotiations. Meanwhile, global technology and artificial intelligence stocks rallied after CoreWeave secured a much larger $21 billion agreement to provide computing capacity to Meta Platforms. In Japan, tech shares led gains, with Kioxia Holdings, Fujikura and Lasertec rising between 7.4% to 12%. Fast Retailing also surged 12% after raising its full-year operating profit forecast, supported by robust demand from the US and Europe, while Japan continued to serve as a steady domestic anchor.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 57125 points on April 10, 2026, gaining 2.20% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.82% and is up 70.09% 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 59332.43 in February of 2026. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 10 of 2026.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 57125 points on April 10, 2026, gaining 2.20% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.82% and is up 70.09% 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 50879.38 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 44427.17 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
JP225 57,104.00 1,028.79 1.84% 3.78% 70.03% Apr/10

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Toyota Motor 3,319.00 -12.00 -0.36% 37.15% 275B Apr/10
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial 2,842.00 -0.50 -0.02% 72.82% 196.93B Apr/10
Hitachi 4,810.00 -33.00 -0.68% 50.64% 159.28B Apr/10
Fast Retailing 75,540.00 8,090.00 11.99% 65.91% 145.28B Apr/10
Mitsubishi 5,307.00 -106.00 -1.96% 114.60% 135.84B Apr/10
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial 5,536.00 -16.00 -0.29% 80.50% 132.66B Apr/10
Advantest 24,990.00 190.00 0.77% 343.71% 129.58B Apr/10
Sony 3,325.00 -50.00 -1.48% 1.81% 125.93B Apr/10
Mizuho Financial 6,786.00 56.00 0.83% 109.32% 122.91B Apr/10
Mitsui 6,292.00 -88.00 -1.38% 140.15% 115.97B Apr/10




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
57125.00 55895.32 59332.43 1020.49 1965 - 2026 points Daily

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Japanese Shares Head for Strong Weekly Advance
The Nikkei 225 Index climbed 1.84% to close at 56,924 on Friday and posted a strong weekly gain of 7.15%, as a two-week US-Iran ceasefire boosted risk appetite. Investors now look ahead to diplomatic talks in Islamabad this weekend, where Vice President JD Vance will lead a US delegation in discussions with Iranian officials. However, sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing Israeli strikes on Lebanon and continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, which could complicate negotiations. Meanwhile, global technology and artificial intelligence stocks rallied after CoreWeave secured a much larger $21 billion agreement to provide computing capacity to Meta Platforms. In Japan, tech shares led gains, with Kioxia Holdings, Fujikura and Lasertec rising between 7.4% to 12%. Fast Retailing also surged 12% after raising its full-year operating profit forecast, supported by robust demand from the US and Europe, while Japan continued to serve as a steady domestic anchor.
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