Japanese stock market may struggle on Monday due to concerns over tariffs and global market softness

The Japanese stock market has been on the rise, gaining almost 50 points in two consecutive sessions. However, concerns over tariffs may lead to a challenging day on Monday. The Nikkei 225 closed just above 39,810 points. Global markets are soft due to ongoing tariff worries, with European markets down and U.S. markets closed for the July 4 holiday. On Friday, the Nikkei saw slight gains, driven by financials and mixed results from technology companies. President Trump’s announcement of unilateral tariffs has added to market concerns, with the EU unlikely to reach a comprehensive deal by the July 9 deadline.

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