News Japan: Japanese Stock Trends (Tuesday, 2026/10/13) | Nikkei 225 Battles at 68,000 Yen Amid SOX Plunge; If TOPIX Outperforms, 'Semiconductor Decline ≠ Market-Wide Decline'
The Tokyo market, returning from a three-day weekend, looks set to start immediately with a battle around the 68,000 yen level.On October 9, the Nikkei 225 was sold down to 68,150.02 yen in the morning before recovering to the 69,000 yen range. Meanwhile, the TOPIX closed at 4,104.81, up 0.33%.
News Japan: [10/13 Japanese Stock Forecast] A Three-Way Standoff: High Oil Prices, Weak Semiconductors, and a Weak Yen! 5 Japanese Stocks to Watch This Week and Investment Strategies
![[10/13 Japanese Stock Forecast] A Three-Way Standoff: High Oil Prices, Weak Semiconductors, and a Weak Yen! 5 Japanese Stocks to Watch This Week and Investment Strategies](/img/noticias/202610/1013-japanese-stock-forecast-a-three-way.jpeg "[10/13 Japanese Stock Forecast] A Three-Way Standoff: High Oil Prices, Weak Semiconductors, and a Weak Yen! 5 Japanese Stocks to Watch This Week and Investment Strategies")
Introduction | What You Will Learn in This ArticleThe Japanese stock market on October 13, 2026, is in a phase that requires careful judgment, as several key indicators are pointing in different directions.Crude oil prices are at $93.27, the dollar-yen exchange rate is at 158.52 yen, and the U.S
News Japan: Is Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) Undervalued Following Its Shin Yokohama Office Deal?
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) has moved to expand its office portfolio, agreeing to acquire the JMF Building Shin Yokohama 01 and arranging fresh long term debt, along with a commitment line extension to support the deal. Recent price action has been softer, with a 30 day share price return down 8.17% and the year to date share price return down 16.95%, even though total shareholder return over three and five years is still positive at 26.20% and 20.09% respectively. Scan how...
News Japan: Do Not Lose Ongoing Negotiations | Backup Log for "Counterparties, History, and Next Actions" Before the Japan Finance Corporation Business Matching Service Ends
The Japan Finance Corporation's "Internet Business Matching" service will terminate on February 26, 2027, at 5:00 PM.The official notice states that since history and other details of business negotiations will no longer be accessible after the service ends, users should save necessary informati
News Japan: Japan Finance Minister Says Crypto Can Be a Part of Diversified Portfolio – Is Strategic BTC Reserve Coming?
According to Bloomberg, Katsunobu Kato, Japan’s finance minister, is pushing for an appropriate crypto environment, calling for crypto to be a part of diversified investments.Speaking at the digital assets forum WebX2025 in Tokyo on Monday, Minister Kato said that crypto assets belong to diversified portfolios.Finance Minister Highlights Proper Framework Could ...
News Japan: Korean Financial AI Startup Neurofusion to Showcase Valley AI and CereFin at CEATEC 2026
Neurofusion, Seoul-based fin-tech AI startup, will showcase its AI-powered investment platform Valley AI and investment research agent, CereFin AI at CEATEC 2026 in Chiba, Japan, from October 13–16. The company will also participate in RAMEN TECH 2026 in Fukuoka, as it explores business and partnership opportunities in Japan.
News Japan: They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan's century-old businesses are disappearing at a record pace
Japan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.
News Japan: Japan weighs financial support for smaller farmers hit by food tax cut
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's government is considering financial support for small and midsize farmers to offset lost revenue from a planned cut in the co
News Japan: We Have Entered a Cybersecurity Hellscape, Japan Warns
Per the report, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party recently called an emergency meeting of its National Cybersecurity Office to address a slew of cyberattacks that have hit ...
News Japan: Startale Japan Launches Japan’s First Digital Bond Paid in Yen Stablecoin
Startale Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of blockchain infrastructure company Startale Group, has launched Startale Bond, a digital corporate bond whose payments will be settled using JPYSC, a ...
News Japan: [Practical Explanation] Market Outlook After US-Japan Financial Events and the "Nikkei 3": Semiconductor and Growth Stocks Chosen by a 500 Million Yen Investor
![[Practical Explanation] Market Outlook After US-Japan Financial Events and the "Nikkei 3": Semiconductor and Growth Stocks Chosen by a 500 Million Yen Investor](/img/noticias/202610/practical-explanation-market-outlook-aft.png "[Practical Explanation] Market Outlook After US-Japan Financial Events and the \"Nikkei 3\": Semiconductor and Growth Stocks Chosen by a 500 Million Yen Investor")
In the autumn of 2026, the market reached a major turning point as central banks in Japan, the US, and Europe held a series of monetary policy meetings. While many had anticipated a correction across the entire market due to prior caution, the Nikkei Stock Average showed resilience once the resu
News Japan: Japan Bitbank Launches Crypto-Linked Card That Settles Bills in Bitcoin
Japan crypto exchange Bitbank has launched a crypto-linked credit card that allows users to pay their bills directly in Bitcoin, the first such product from a licensed Japanese exchange to combine traditional credit functionality with BTC settlement. The move signals a meaningful shift in how Japan’s regulated crypto sector is ...
News Japan: US says it agreed with Japan that dollar-yen reflects fundamentals
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato agreed on Wednesday that the dollar-yen exchange rate currently reflects fundamentals, the U.S. Treasury Department said, a rare and explicit statement on the market situation. President Donald Trump's focus on addressing the huge U.S. trade deficit and his past remarks accusing Japan of intentionally maintaining a weak yen have led to market expectations that Tokyo will face pressure to strengthen its currency's value against the dollar to give U.S. manufacturers a competitive advantage.
News Japan: Japan's prime minister says her policies will boost confidence in the yen after U.S. intervention falls short
Japan's Prime Minister said her government's policies will lift confidence in the yen, following underwhelming success in prior efforts to boost the currency.
News Japan: Overseas Credit Cards | Are You Using Your Overseas Credit Card Too Much for Daily Payments? | A Strategy for Dividing Roles While Living in Japan
When you get an overseas credit card, you might think, "Shouldn't I consolidate all my daily shopping onto this card?" If your goal is to earn more points or meet sign-up requirements, there are times when using it for daily payments makes sense.However, when using an overseas-issued card while
News Japan: 3 Japanese Bank Stocks In Focus After The Bank Of Japan Rate Hike
Japan’s central bank just pushed its policy rate to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years, and that small 25 bps move could reshape how investors think about large financial stocks. Higher rates, firmer inflation signals, and upcoming PMI readings are starting to separate potential winners from the pack. This piece walks through three Japanese banks and insurers exposed to this shift so you can judge whether they fit your watchlist before the crowd fully catches on. The stocks covered below are only...
News Japan: [Life Memoir] The Past Where I Became a Four-Time National Real Estate Qualification Holder, Despite Being the Least Suited Person in Japan for the Real Estate Industry
![[Life Memoir] The Past Where I Became a Four-Time National Real Estate Qualification Holder, Despite Being the Least Suited Person in Japan for the Real Estate Industry](/img/noticias/202610/life-memoir-the-past-where-i-became-a-fo.jpeg "[Life Memoir] The Past Where I Became a Four-Time National Real Estate Qualification Holder, Despite Being the Least Suited Person in Japan for the Real Estate Industry")
In this world, even among those who hold the same 'Real Estate Notary' license, there are people who rack up spectacular sales figures and climb to executive positions at a young age. They are the so-called winners of the industry, dressed in high-end suits and living in tower mansions thanks to
News Japan: Japan Hotel REIT Investment (TSE:8985) Stock May Be 17% Undervalued On Cash Flow
Japan Hotel REIT Investment has delivered a 46.6% gain over the past 5 years, yet its recent softer returns raise a practical question for holders and new buyers alike. Is the current ¥81,200 unit price adequately supported by the cash flows the trust generates from its hotel portfolio? A 46.6% rise over 5 years puts real money on the line for unitholders. The key issue is whether that journey is still backed by the underlying cash coming off the properties. For a hotel-focused real estate...
