Japan stock market fell with Nikkei 225 dropping 1.24%, tech and auto stocks declined.

From Nasdaq: 2025-07-01 19:15:00

The Japan stock market ended a five-day winning streak, with the Nikkei 225 falling 1.24% to close just below 40,000 points. Technology and automobile stocks led the decline, while financials were mixed. Global markets were mixed, with support from oil companies offsetting weakness in tech shares. On Wall Street, the Dow rose 0.91%, the NASDAQ fell 0.82%, and the S&P 500 slipped 0.11%. Traders watched developments in Washington, as the Senate narrowly approved President Trump’s tax cuts. U.S. economic data showed a modest increase in manufacturing activity and unexpected job openings. Crude oil prices rose slightly, with attention on OPEC’s output plans. Japan will release June monetary base figures.



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