On January 8, the Nikkei 225 declined over 800 yen to 51,117 amid rising US stocks and geopolitical tensions with China, leading to continued market volatility.
The Nikkei 225 declined sharply over two days due to escalating US-China tensions, export restrictions, and falling real wages, impacting investor sentiment and Japan’s economic outlook. Learn more about the key risks and market trends.
Samsung's Q4 2025 revenue hits a new high, boosted by semiconductors and AI chips. KOSPI crosses 4,600 points as Korea-China relations improve. Read more.
President Lee Jae-myung held a meeting with top business leaders to review investment and hiring plans for the new year and discuss regional development strategies. The KOSPI surpassed 4,600 points, and defense stocks are gaining momentum.
U.S. productivity jumped at a 4.9% annual rate in the third quarter, raising hopes that AI investment is strengthening the economy, while the Bureau of Economic Analysis delays key GDP and income reports as it recovers from a recent shutdown.
UN climate head Simon Stiell warns that the U.S. exit from the UNFCCC will raise costs for households, hurt manufacturing jobs, and weaken economic competitiveness as other major economies expand clean energy investment.
Latest South Korea economic news: KOSPI rally continues, forex reserves hit 28-year low, President Lee Jae-myung warns of economic damage from anti-China sentiments, and more updates from the past 48 hours.
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin details US economic resilience with 4.3% GDP growth, 4.6% unemployment, and 2.8% inflation in January 6 speech. JPMorgan survey shows business optimism amid tariff concerns.
Major Wall Street firms forecast S&P 500 reaching 7,500-8,200 by year-end 2026. Federal Reserve signals rate cut pause as inflation trends lower and economy shows resilience despite mixed labor market signals.
On January 7, 2026, the Nikkei closed at 52,144 points. Industry leaders highlight spring wage hikes and inbound tourism as key drivers for Japan’s economic growth this year.