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Nikkei 225 fell 4.03% as global markets retreat

The Nikkei 225 in JPY, plus major global indices, gold and currencies, with market context for Tokyo investors and retirement savings and pension balances.

By Markets Desk · Published July 25, 2026

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The Nikkei 225 fell 4.03% to JPY 64,141.12, trading lower as Tokyo investors weighed the latest moves across global markets. The figures are from the Yahoo Finance market snapshot captured at 2026-07-19T20:00:05.300899+00:00.

How the major markets moved

For global context, the S&P 500 fell 1.51% to US$7,457.69, the Dow Jones fell 0.97% to US$52,146.42 and the Nasdaq fell 2.85% to US$25,520.24. These figures are secondary context for the local Nikkei 225 lead. The figures are from the Yahoo Finance market snapshot captured at 2026-07-19T20:00:05.300899+00:00.

Commodities and safe-haven demand

Gold rose 0.15% to US$4,018.8 an ounce and silver rose 0.51% to US$56.33, while WTI crude fell 0.86% to US$81.78 a barrel. The metal is often considered part of a diversified portfolio, while petrol prices and business input costs can vary with energy markets.

Currencies and crypto

USD/JPY rose 0.21% to 162.41. Currency moves can affect the local value of overseas purchases, travel and investments, as well as overseas earnings for locally listed companies. Bitcoin fell 0.60% to US$64,410.

What it means locally

For Tokyo readers, the Nikkei 225 and global figures provide context for retirement savings and pension balances. The relevant exposure to local and global equities depends on each portfolio’s holdings.

This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.

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