Nikkei 225 rises to 40,794 as Japanese stocks defy global slowdown
The Nikkei 225 rose 245 points on Wednesday to close at 40,794.81, extending its rebound and solidifying its position within a broader bullish channel that has guided the index since April. Despite weaker U.S. macroeconomic data and rising stagflation concerns, Japanese equities outperformed regional peers, with the Topix Index climbing 1.02% to 2,967.
Highlights
- Nikkei 225 index today rose 0.60% to 40,794.81, reclaiming upper range of its bullish parallel channel
- Supportive breadth from industrials offset weaker U.S. macro data and Trump tariff rhetoric
- Key resistance lies at 41,000–41,200 while 39,500–39,700 serves as immediate downside cushion
The gains were led by industrial and export-focused sectors, as local traders shifted attention from external risks to domestic catalysts and corporate strength. Wednesday’s rally saw the Nikkei 225 cleanly bounce off the channel’s midline and rise above the 20-day EMA at 40,397. The index is now approaching key resistance between 41,000 and 41,200, marking the upper band of the channel.
Nikkei 225 index dynamics (Source: TradingView)
With RSI holding above 62, momentum continues to favor the bulls without showing signs of overheating. The uptrend remains intact as long as the index defends its 50-day EMA, currently near 39,486. A sustained break above 41,200 would signal breakout continuation, with an eventual path toward 42,000 now appearing plausible.
Macro data mixed, corporate moves drive sentiment
Real wages in Japan declined for a sixth consecutive month in June, reflecting the drag of inflation on consumer purchasing power. Still, the muted market reaction suggests that investors may be pricing in policy intervention or see the weakness as transitory. Meanwhile, Mitsubishi Heavy jumped 4.8% after securing a defense deal with Australia, lifting sentiment across industrial names. In contrast, Tokyo Electron dropped 3.8% following a downgrade from Mizuho Securities, dragging on semiconductor-related stocks.
In previous analysis, we highlighted the Nikkei’s resilience near the 40,200 midline and emphasized the importance of the 39,500–39,700 range as structural support. With Wednesday’s advance, the index has reasserted upward momentum. Traders will be watching the 41,000 threshold closely as a breakout level in the sessions ahead.
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