Japanese Shares Mixed as Oil Jumps

2026-04-27 00:58 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

The Nikkei 225 Index gained 0.3% to around 59,900, while the broader Topix Index slipped 0.3% to 3,705 on Monday, reflecting a lack of clear direction as oil prices climbed following stalled US–Iran peace talks.

President Donald Trump cancelled plans to dispatch senior envoys to Pakistan for a second round of negotiations with Iran, while Tehran reiterated it would not engage under threats or blockade conditions.

Investors also grew cautious ahead of this week’s Bank of Japan policy meeting, where rates are widely expected to remain unchanged as policymakers evaluate the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.

In corporate updates, Nomura Holdings fell more than 5% after missing fourth-quarter profit expectations due to writedowns and a loss in Europe.

Meanwhile, Denso advanced nearly 4% after signaling it may withdraw its takeover proposal for Rohm, which dropped 13%.



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