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The Nikkei 225 closed down 0.53% amid sector sell-offs in Japan's equity market. Key segments like paper & pulp, transport, and communication faced declines, while Yokogawa Electric Corp. and Furukawa Electric Co. saw gains. Aeon Co. plunged 8.19%, with other stocks also dropping. The market showed a significant imbalance with 2,703 declining stocks against 888 advancing. The Nikkei Volatility Index fell 9.21%, indicating reduced market turbulence. Commodity markets were mixed, with crude oil prices rising and gold futures declining. The yen showed mild weakness against the dollar and euro.

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BlackRock, Inc.

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AEON Co., Ltd.

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

Japan Agricultural Cooperatives Group

Rakuten Group, Inc.

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.

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Nikkei 225 Closes Down 0.53% as Japan Stocks Slip Amid Sector Sell-Offs

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The Nikkei 225 index closed up 290.19 points, or 0.55%, at 53,413.68 on Monday, April 6; the South Korean KOSPI index closed up 73.05 points, or 1.36%, at 5,450.35 on Monday, April 6. (Jinshi)

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Rakuten Investment Management, Inc.

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Kosei Securities Co., Ltd.

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

Japanese and South Korean stock markets both closed higher, with South Korea's KOSPI index rising 1.36%.

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Nikkei 225 index percentage gain expanded to 4.5%

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Nikkei 225 index extends gains to 3.4%, Topix rises 3.1%

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Japan's Tankan survey indicates improving business sentiment among large manufacturers, with a sentiment index of +17, the highest since December 2021. However, the outlook is softening, with expectations for June dropping to +14. Non-manufacturers also show strength at +36. Profit forecasts suggest a 2% decline for the fiscal year, reflecting rising costs and weaker demand. Capital expenditure plans are mixed, with large firms planning a 3.3% increase while small firms anticipate an 8.1% decrease. Overall, the survey highlights resilience but signals caution ahead.

- The latest Tankan survey indicates robust business confidence in Japan, with large manufacturers' index rising to +17, the highest since December 2021.  
- Despite the strong performance, future expectations are softening, with large manufacturers forecasting a decline to +14 by June and an expected 2% drop in annual profits due to higher costs and weak demand.  
- Capital expenditure plans vary, as large firms anticipate a 3.3% increase while small companies expect an 8.1% reduction, revealing disparities in financial strength across the business sector.

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Bank of Japan Tankan hits highest since 2021, but outlook softens and profits seen falling

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Nikkei 225 narrowed its decline to less than 1% after falling more than 2% earlier

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A member of the Bank of Japan's Policy Board, Hajime Takata, expressed approval for the government's efforts to boost economic growth through strategic initiatives and stimulus measures. According to Jin10, Takata emphasized that the Bank of Japan can support these efforts through its own policy measures. The collaboration between government strategies and central bank policies aims to enhance Japan's economic performance.

Bank of Japan Supports Government's Economic Growth Strategy

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield increased to approximately 2.1% after reports of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's concerns regarding further rate hikes. Takaichi nominated two reflationist academics to the Bank of Japan's policy board, suggesting a cautious approach to rate increases. Her pro-stimulus stance supports expansionary fiscal policies, creating uncertainty about the pace of BOJ rate hikes, despite speculation of potential policy normalization later this year.

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Japan 10Y Yield Edges Up on Takaichi Report

The Nikkei Index faced fluctuations and ultimately declined, unable to sustain the 57,000-point level. According to RTHK, the index initially rose by nearly 280 points, reaching 57,219 points. However, it closed at 56,806 points, marking a decrease of 135 points or 0.24%. This marks the third consecutive day of decline for the index.

STOCKS | Nikkei Index Experiences Decline, Fails to Maintain 57,000 Level

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