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Japan's Nikkei 225 Drops 2% Amid Global Market Declines
18 Nov
Summary
- Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index sheds 2% to 49,305 points
- Broader Topix index also down 1.7%
- Losses follow declines on Wall Street due to Fed rate hike concerns
On 2025-11-18, Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index dropped 2% to 49,305 points, while the broader Topix index was down 1.7%. This decline follows losses on Wall Street, which were driven by concerns that the US Federal Reserve could refrain from further interest rate cuts this year.
The sell-off in the Japanese market is part of a broader trend of global market declines, as traders await the release of key earnings reports, including from semiconductor giant Nvidia. Investors are closely monitoring the Fed's monetary policy decisions, as any changes could significantly impact financial markets worldwide.
Despite the current market volatility, analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the long-term outlook for the Japanese economy. They believe that the country's strong fundamentals, including its robust export sector and growing domestic demand, will help it weather the current storm and emerge stronger in the coming months.
