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Nikkei 225 Pulls Back as Tech Weakness Hits Market Sentiment

Nikkei 225 declines as technology stocks face AI-related concerns, while weaker Japanese consumer spending and oil market uncertainty weigh on investor sentiment.
Written on August 10, 2026 at 3:49 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Japan’s June BoP Trade Balance Swings to ¥135.2bn Deficit, Weighing on Yen Outlook

Japan’s trade balance swung to a ¥135.2bn June deficit, pressuring the yen and favoring bullish USD/JPY options.
Written on August 10, 2026 at 3:25 am
Categories: Live Updates
Japan’s June Current Account Turns to ¥92.3bn Deficit, Missing Forecast ¥1.51tn Surplus

Japan’s June current account unexpectedly fell to a ¥92.3bn deficit, missing forecasts for a ¥1.51trn surplus.
Written on August 10, 2026 at 3:24 am
Categories: Live Updates
Japan Bank Lending Growth Slows in July, Tempering BOJ Tightening Bets and Weighing on Yen

Japan’s bank lending growth slowed to 5.4%, missing forecasts, signalling cautious BoJ, weaker yen, bonds rally, equities.
Written on August 10, 2026 at 2:25 am
Categories: Live Updates
Global equities hit record highs despite US payroll drop, fuelling divergence and hedging demand

Weak US payrolls and bearish divergences shadow global equity highs; traders advised hedges amid eclipse-driven reversal risks.
Written on August 10, 2026 at 2:24 am
Categories: Live Updates
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