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22 July 2025 15:14  |

Japanese Stocks Mixed, Investors Weigh Election Results

The Nikkei 225 fell 0.11% to close at 39,775, while the broader Topix Index edged up 0.06% to 2,836 on Tuesday, with Japanese markets struggling for direction as investors assessed the implications of last weekend's election. Although the ruling coalition lost its upper house majority, the result was widely anticipated and had little impact on the market. Reassuringly, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to remain in office, allaying concerns over political instability or a sudden resignation.

Ishiba reiterated his intention to stay on, citing the need to oversee ongoing tariff negotiations with the US and manage other key policy issues. Among stocks that moved, Fujikura (+4.4%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (+6.2%), and SoftBank Group (+2.9%) posted strong gains. On the downside, Lasertec (-2.7%), Tokyo Electron (-1.3%), and Metaplanet (-14.1%) experienced significant declines.

Source: Trading Economics

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