---
title: "Japanese Shares Trim Weekly Losses"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/281613948.md"
description: "Japanese shares saw a rebound, with the Nikkei 225 rising 1.3% to 53,123 and the TOPIX increasing by 0.9% to 3,645, reducing weekly losses to 0.4%. This improvement was driven by global efforts to restore Gulf oil shipments amid ongoing conflict in Iran, which has affected energy markets. Optimism surrounding AI growth also contributed, with notable gains in AI-related stocks like Furukawa Electric and Fujikura. The positive sentiment is bolstered by expectations of strong corporate performance in the upcoming earnings season."
datetime: "2026-04-03T07:02:04.000Z"
locales:
  - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/281613948.md)
  - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281613948.md)
  - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/281613948.md)
---

# Japanese Shares Trim Weekly Losses

The Nikkei 225 climbed 1.3% to close at 53,123, while the broader TOPIX rose 0.9% to 3,645 on Friday, trimming weekly losses to 0.4%, as sentiment improved on global efforts to restore Gulf oil shipments disrupted by the war in Iran.

Multiple countries moved to revive flows through the Strait of Hormuz after US President Trump signaled a more aggressive stance, even as the conflict, ongoing since late February, continues to drive volatility in energy markets.

Hopes of a partial reopening also helped ease crude prices in Tokyo, offering support to equities, particularly given Japan’s heavy reliance on imported energy.

Improving sentiment around the Middle East, alongside optimism over AI-driven growth, lifted expectations of solid corporate performance in the upcoming earnings season.

AI suppliers Furukawa Electric and Fujikura surged 10.4% and 7.5%, respectively, while Sakura Internet surged 20.2% to its daily limit after Microsoft announced a ¥1.6 trillion AI partnership in Japan.

### Related Stocks

- [1473.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/1473.JP.md)
- [1568.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/1568.JP.md)
- [1346.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/1346.JP.md)
- [1369.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/1369.JP.md)
- [1475.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/1475.JP.md)
- [5801.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/5801.JP.md)
- [5803.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/5803.JP.md)
- [2525.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/2525.JP.md)
- [YCS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/YCS.US.md)
- [OPUSD.VAHK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/OPUSD.VAHK.md)

## Related News & Research

- [Goldman Sachs Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Furukawa Electric Co (FUWAF)](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286221048.md)
- [Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 29-year high as inflation worries resurface](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286175004.md)
- [Will Group Releases FY2026 Results and FY2027 Outlook Materials](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286382782.md)
- [BOJ appoints monetary policy expert Masaki to oversee global affairs](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285864495.md)
- [US Treasury Secretary Bessent.  Excess FX volatility is undesirable.](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286916018.md)