Japan Market Daily | Kabutaro & Friends

On April 24, 2026, the Nikkei 225 rebounded to close at 59,716 yen, up 575 yen from the previous day. Market sentiment turned positive following President Trump’s announcement of a three-week extension for ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon, easing geopolitical tensions. Strength in semiconductor and AI-related stocks, following gains in U.S. tech shares, led the rally. Meanwhile, the WHO released a report estimating potential global economic losses of up to 299 billion dollars due to Middle East instability, warning of increased poverty risks. In currency markets, the dollar remained strong, keeping the yen volatile in the 159 range. While South Korea reported a robust Q1 GDP growth of 1.7 percent driven by exports, the global economic outlook remains cautious due to persistent uncertainty in energy markets.