{"id":56566,"date":"2026-08-20T01:48:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T01:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/uncategorized\/japans-nikkei-slips-due-to-election-jitters\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T01:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T01:48:20","slug":"japans-nikkei-slips-due-to-election-jitters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/analysis\/japans-nikkei-slips-due-to-election-jitters\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan&#8217;s Nikkei Slips Due to Election Jitters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nikkei drops 1.39% to 38,411.96; Topix down 1.06% to 2,651.47.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concerns grow over the ruling party&#8217;s potential loss in the October 27 election.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nikkei index saw a 1.39% decline, closing at 38,411.96. Broader sentiment was similarly negative, with the Topix falling 1.06% to 2,651.47. T<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">his downward movement reflects rising uncertainty over Japan&#8217;s political landscape as the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces the risk of losing its majority in the lower house during the upcoming snap election on October 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-43-1024x459.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15456\" style=\"width:1450px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>See: The Nikkei 225 closing at 38,463.15 with ongoing downward momentum on the <a href=\"https:\/\/vtmarketsapp.onelink.me\/CD7D\/240525WA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">VT Markets app<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Local media has reported that the LDP, along with its coalition partner Komeito, may struggle to secure the 233 seats needed for an outright majority in the 465-seat parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Uncertainty Surrounds Japan&#8217;s Election, Prompting Caution Among Traders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traders remain wary, particularly since Japan\u2019s stock market historically tends to perform better in the lead-up to elections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the current situation appears different. The possibility of the LDP needing to form a coalition with another party, potentially leading to shifts in policy, is creating anxiety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stands in contrast to expectations seen in previous election cycles, forcing market participants to reevaluate their strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Although the LDP and its ruling coalition partner Komeito appear likely to secure a majority of seats together in the upcoming election, it is unclear if the LDP can secure a majority on its own. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/Nationalaffairs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Nationalaffairs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/Politics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Politics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/Japan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Japan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/TheJapanNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TheJapanNews<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GzPxemTiTa\">https:\/\/t.co\/GzPxemTiTa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/01qXkt7GsE\">pic.twitter.com\/01qXkt7GsE<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Asia News Network (@asianewsnetwork) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/asianewsnetwork\/status\/1847114437792088375?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Wall Street Weakness Dampens Global Market Sentiment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a global level, a weak close on Wall Street has weighed further on sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&amp;P 500 both retreated on Monday from their record highs last week, snapping a six-week winning streak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rising Treasury yields and concerns about high stock valuations ahead of earnings reports from major companies added to the cautious mood.<br><br><strong>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/analysis\/nikkei-rises-following-wall-street-gains\/\">Nikkei Rises Following Wall Street Gains<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given the current landscape, we expect volatility in the Nikkei to continue. If the LDP fails to secure a majority, there could be further downward pressure, especially if policy uncertainty intensifies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, should the party secure enough votes to form a stable coalition, the market could see a short-term relief rally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, political risks coupled with broader global factors, like rising US yields and earnings reports from major companies, may continue to pressure Japanese equities in the short term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traders are likely to remain cautious, keeping a close eye on both the domestic election results and international market developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start trading now \u2014 click <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/trade-now\/?utm_campaign=account_c&amp;utm_source=dma&amp;utm_medium=website\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong> to create your live VT Markets account.<\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Start trading now \u2014 click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/trade-now\/\">here<\/a> to create your real VT Markets account.<\/b>\n\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- vt-src:15455 -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japan&#8217;s Nikkei closed lower Tuesday, weighed down by election fears and Wall Street weakness. 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