Bearish
Nikkei 225 falls 0.94% amid US bond yield surge to 24-year high
The Nikkei 225 declined by 0.94% to 68,309.46 on October 2, 2026, influenced by a significant rise in U.S. 10-year Treasury yields to 5.34%, the highest since 2002. This uptick in U.S. bond yields dampened investor sentiment globally. Additionally, major Japanese stocks like SoftBank Group and Tokyo Electron experienced declines of approximately 6% and 4%, respectively, contributing to the index's downturn.
Key points
- U.S. 10-year Treasury yields reached 5.34%, a 24-year high, impacting global markets.
- SoftBank Group and Tokyo Electron shares fell by about 6% and 4%, respectively.
- The Nikkei 225 closed at 68,309.46, down 0.94% on October 2, 2026.
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