The Nikkei average fell sharply by 917 yen, closing below 34,000 yen for the first time in eight months on the afternoon of the 4th.

On the 4th, the Nikkei average stock price dropped significantly, closing at 33,780.58 yen, down 955.35 yen from the previous day, reaching its lowest level since August 5 of last year (31,458.42 yen) for the first time in about eight months. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also fell sharply, down 86.55 points to 2,482.06 points, marking a significant decline for three consecutive days. The Nikkei average reached 32,259.76 yen at 1:56 PM, down 1,476.17 yen. On the local market in the USA on the 3rd, the contents of the mutual tariff policy of the Trump administration were.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 4 02:49 ET

The Nikkei average is down about 805 yen, weighed down by the decline in U.S. stocks in response to mutual tariff policies = 4 days ago in the morning session.

On the 4th at 10:04 AM, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated around 33,930 yen, down approximately 805 yen from the previous day. At 9:48 AM, it fell to 33,811.30 yen, down 924.63 yen, breaking below the psychological threshold of 34,000 yen. On the 3rd, the US market saw a drastic decline in the NY Dow and the Nasdaq Composite Index, due to concerns over the content of the mutual tariff policy of the Trump administration, which raised fears of accelerated inflation and decreased consumption. Japanese stocks continue to be impacted by the performance of export-related companies.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 3 21:08 ET

Express News | Shares of Banking Companies Are Trading Lower as Markets React to President Trump's Announcement of Sweeping Tariffs

BenzingaApr 3 11:40 ET

The Nikkei average dropped sharply by 989 yen, with heightened caution due to US mutual tariffs, and a wait-and-see attitude is strengthening = afternoon session on the 3rd.

Three days later, the Nikkei Stock Average fell sharply, down 989.94 yen to 34,735.93 yen, marking a significant decline for the first time in three days. The closing price falling below 35,000 yen is the first time since August 8 last year (34,831.15 yen), about eight months ago. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) dropped significantly by 81.68 points to 2,568.61 points, marking the second largest decline this year after March 31 (down 98.52 points). U.S. President Trump announced the contents of mutual tariffs on the second of the month.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 3 02:53 ET

Fujitsu and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation are considering co-creating a data analysis Business aimed at enabling advanced decision-making and improving operational efficiency for customers.

Fujitsu <6702.T> announced on the 3rd that it has signed a basic agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui <8316.T> to begin discussions on co-creating data analysis business aimed at enhancing customers' advanced decision-making and improving operational efficiency. This agreement will lead to (1) planning and consideration of data analysis solutions to enhance customers' management decision-making, (2) development of joint marketing activities for customers, and (3) demonstration experiments and service provision combining the assets and solutions of both companies.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 3 01:37 ET

On the 2nd, the ADR trends indicate that Furukawa Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Corporation, etc., are performing well in yen terms.

On the 2nd, the ADRs (American Depositary Receipts) fluctuated compared to the closing prices in Tokyo when converted to yen. In yen terms, Furukawa Electric <5801.T>, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011.T>, Mitsubishi Corporation <8058.T>, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings <8316.T>, and Mizuho <8411.T> were higher. On the other hand, Nidec Corporation Sponsored ADR <6594.T>, Olympus <7733.T>, JAL <9201.T>, KDDI <9433.T>, and Nitori Holdings <9843.T> were soft. Provided by Wealth Asset.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 2 18:39 ET