Japan Market Daily | Kabutaro & Friends

On June 13, 2026, while major financial markets were closed for Saturday, the global financial landscape reflected the lingering effects of a sharp risk-on shift driven by hopes for a final ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. On the night of June 12, the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wall Street extended its gains, closing up 353.54 dollars at 51,202.29 dollars, after President Trump expressed optimism regarding an imminent peace agreement. Although Iranian officials denied the claims, investor sentiment was bolstered by the potential easing of Middle East geopolitical tensions, driving gains across European equities and the Shanghai Composite into the weekend. In the FX market, the USD/JPY cross stabilized in the mid-160 range. The yen remained under pressure amid ongoing speculations that the Bank of Japan will debate lifting its policy rate to around 1 percent next week, while traders remained alert to possible currency intervention.