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Tokyo Stocks Recover as Yen Slides and Trade Talk Hopes Rise

Investors are balancing the threat of new U.S. tariffs with rising long-term Treasury yields.

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Overview

  • President Trump announced on July 12 that 30% duties on imports from the EU and Mexico will begin August 1.
  • The Nikkei 225 fell for a third straight session on July 14, closing at 39,459.62 amid lingering uncertainty over U.S. trade policy.
  • The dollar climbed to roughly ¥147.37 per dollar on July 14 as markets priced in accelerating U.S. inflation and elevated long-term interest rates.
  • On July 14 in New York, the Dow advanced 88.14 points to 44,459.65 and the Nasdaq Composite hit a record 26,640.33 on signs of progress in U.S.–EU negotiations.
  • In early Tokyo trading on July 15, the Nikkei rose 50.88 points to 39,510.50 and the TOPIX added 13.63 as exporters benefited from the weaker yen.