The Japanese stock market ended a three-day winning streak, with the Nikkei 225 dropping 399.94 points to close at 45,354.99. Global markets are upbeat on interest rate outlook. On Wall Street, the Dow gained 299.97 points, the NASDAQ rose 99.37 points, and the S&P 500 added 38.98 points. Consumer prices rose in line with economist estimates in August, boosting confidence in continued interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Crude oil prices increased due to Russia’s partial ban on diesel exports. Japan will release July results for its leading and coincident indexes.

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