Nikkei 225 jumps 5% and Topix gains as Asian equities rally on macro and FX moves
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Nikkei 225 jumps 5% and Topix gains as Asian equities rally on macro and FX moves
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The broad-based rally in Japanese equities boosts Nikkei 225 and Topix futures, improving risk sentiment for Japan-focused ETFs and supporting cyclical sectors, while partially offsetting recent FX‑related headwinds for exporters from the stronger yen.
- Original publisher
- Market Ontology
- Evidence through
- 2026-07-31
- Published
- 2026-10-20
- Revision
- 1 · 2026-10-20
Cite as: Market Ontology, “Nikkei 225 jumps 5% and Topix gains as Asian equities rally on macro and FX moves”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-07-31. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-07-31/nikkei-225-jumps-5-and-topix-gains-as-asian-equities-rally-on-macro-and-fx-moves-89f5ec
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| Asset | Call | Base close | +1 day | +5 days | +20 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EWJ | Watch | 92.39 2026-07-31 | +0.56% | +4.88% | +3.77% |
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