The Nikkei 225, Japan’s leading stock index, opened at 39,879.36 JPY on January 8, 2025, marking a decline from its previous close of 40,083.08 JPY. As of 10:50 a.m. local time, the index stands at 39,843.23 JPY, a drop of 239.85 points or 0.60%.
This dip reflects a continuation of the index’s broader six-month downward trend, with a 4.38% decline during this period. Short-term movements show mixed results; the Nikkei fell 0.60% over the past day but gained 0.43% over five days and 1.30% across the past month. On a brighter note, the index shows robust long-term growth, recording an 18.21% increase over the past year.
The day’s trading range so far spans between 39,705.81 JPY and 39,891.68 JPY, indicating investor caution amid potential global market uncertainties. Year-to-date performance reveals a slight decline of 0.26%, underlining a slow start for the index in 2025.
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