By Pranay Yadav, Portfolio Analyst, Mint Finance
Rising bond yields and an unexpected economic slowdown in Japan pose new risks to the Nikkei 225, following its recovery from the tariff-driven decline.
Warning lights are flashing. Downside risk potential is present. Nikkei 225 is trading near its one-year average where it has previously shown a tendency to...
Nikkei 225 – Capital Rotation: A Value Play Amidst Tariff Headwinds
By Pranay Yadav, Portfolio Analyst, Mint Finance
The US Liberation Day announcement on April 2 sent Nikkei 225 plunging. Subsequent tariff pause led to a strong rebound. Since then, Nikkei has recouped the losses.
Significant risks remain, making renewed weakness possible if tariffs are...
Japan’s lost decades are behind us. Many long-term factors are driving resurgence in Japanese equities. Economic growth is accelerating – driven by strong domestic consumption. Radical market reforms have made Japan attractive for domestic and global investors. As a result, the benchmark Nikkei 225 set a new all-time-high after four decades.
However, the rally...
By Eric Lee , Sales Director of Phillip Nova
CapitaLand Investment (SGX: 9CI) has been in a downtrend since October 2024, falling from its peak of $3.20. However, recent technical signals suggest that accumulation may be taking place, with a potential breakout on the horizon. The volume profile indicates significant trading activity in the $2.40 to $2.60 range,...
By Eric Lee , Sales Director of Phillip Nova
The E-mini S&P 500 index futures are currently exhibiting a symmetrical triangle formation, a technical pattern that typically indicates a period of consolidation before a potential breakout.
The price is testing the lower boundary of this triangle, suggesting a possible breakdown. Additionally, the index is...
By Danish Lim Zhi Lin, Investment Analyst
Current Performance of Nikkei 225 Index:
Since our last trade idea ( ), the Nikkei 225 Index has rebounded from around 36,215 on 9 September to 39,480 at the close on 6 November, a gain of about 9%.
Nevertheless, Japanese equities are yet to hit their July record highs, as a stronger Yen, political uncertainty, and...
By Eric Lee , Sales Director of Phillip Nova
Tracking the GBP/JPY and Nikkei 225 Relationship for Futures Trading
In my previous analysis of the Nikkei 225, I pointed out its strong correlation with the GBP/JPY currency pair, highlighting it as a key factor for traders to watch when trading Nikkei 225 futures. The Japanese yen’s strength is largely shaped by...
By Danish Lim Zhi Lin, Investment Analyst
Current Performance of Nikkei 225 Index:
As of 9 September, the Nikkei 225 Index was down by -0.48%, after falling as much as 3% as weak US Payroll added to slowdown fears and dampened risk appetite. The Nikkei 225 Index saw a 5th straight decline, with data showing Japan’s Q2 GDP expanded less than expected at 2.9%...
Navigating the Nikkei 225: Key Technical Indicators Suggest a Pivotal Moment for Traders
By Eric Lee , Sales Director of Phillip Nova
The Nikkei 225 index is currently at an inflection point, with several technical indicators pointing to a tug-of-war between buyers and sellers.
Technical Indicators to watch out for:
1. GBP/JPY:
The GBP/JPY currency...
By Danish Lim Zhi Lin, Investment Analyst
Current Performance of SGX Nikkei 225:
The Nikkei 225 Index looks to have recovered from a dreadful start to the month where the Nikkei 225 Index plunged -12.40% on a single day on 5 August due to an unfavourable combination of carry trade unwinding, tighter BOJ monetary policy, and US recession fears.
Since then,...
Navigating the Nikkei225's Volatility: BOJ's Rate Hike, Market Reactions, and Future Implications
By Eric Lee , Sales Director of Phillip Nova
BOJ’s Surprise Rate Hike and the Initial Market Reaction
After Bank of Japan surprised the market by increasing its interest rate by 0.25% on 31 July and BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda said at a news conference then of the...
By Danish Lim Zhi Lin, Investment Analyst
Current Performance of SGX Nikkei 225:
The Nikkei 225 Index plunged -12.40% on 5 August, its steepest single-day decline since 1987. Investors fled equities as a stronger yen hammered export stocks, tighter monetary policy led to an unwinding of carry trades, US recession fears, and a rotation out of Tech amid “AI...
By Eric Lee , Sales Director from Phillip Nova
The Nikkei 225 index is currently trading near its 200-day moving average (200D-MA), a crucial technical indicator that often signifies long-term market trends. At the same time, the index is hovering around the 37,000 level, a significant support that has held firm multiple times in the past.
Technical...
By Danish Lim Zhi Lin, Investment Analyst
Current Performance of SGX Nikkei 225
As of 22 July, the SGX Nikkei 225 September contract has slipped below the 40,000 level, hovering around 39,710 at around 11:04 SGT.
Much of the decline can be attributed to a stock rotation out of Tech and into cyclicals and small caps across the globe. Semiconductors &...
By Eric Lee , Sales Director of Phillip Nova
Substantial Upward Trends in GBP/JPY and Nikkei 225 from 2020 to 2024
Over the past 4 years, from 2020 to 2024, both the GBP/JPY exchange rate and the Nikkei 225 index have shown substantial upward trends. The chart below indicates a close correlation between these two financial indicators, particularly from late...
By Eric Lee , Sales Director of Phillip Nova
Substantial Upward Trends in GBP/JPY and Nikkei 225 from 2020 to 2024
Over the past 4 years, from 2020 to 2024, both the GBP/JPY exchange rate and the Nikkei
225 index have shown substantial upward trends. The chart below indicates a close
correlation between these two financial indicators, particularly from...
By Danish Lim Zhi Lin, Investment Analyst
Current Performance of SGX Nikkei 225:
As of 9 July, the SGX Nikkei 225 September contract briefly topped the 41,000 level, gaining 1.32% as of 11:01 SGT. The movements tracked overnight gains in US semiconductor shares, as investors remain optimistic ahead of Powell's semi-annual testimony to congress and inflation...
Impact of Japan’s Largest Pay Raise on Nikkei 225: Market Insights & Trading Ideas
Historic Pay Raise Boosts Japanese Economy
By Eric Lee , Sales Director from Phillip Nova
On March 22nd, Japan’s largest union group, Rengo, announced that Japanese firms have
agreed to raise salary by 5.25% this year. This is the biggest raise the country had seen
since...
