West Texas Intermediate & Nikkei 225
114 shared events · Importance 19 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026
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West Texas Intermediate is a commodity whose price movements can influence the Nikkei 225 through broad market sentiment, but there is no direct business-to-business relationship.
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices fluctuated significantly based on geopolitical developments.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 experienced a mixed performance, snapping a winning streak but showing potential for a rebound, reflecting broader market sentiment.
May 26, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude oil prices fluctuated sharply due to geopolitical tensions, affecting energy costs and inflation expectations.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 experienced significant volatility, with sharp declines and gains, reflecting overall market uncertainty.
Jul 24, 2026 · 37 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (WTI) was 2.8% higher at $89.76 a barrel, influenced by the same geopolitical factors affecting Brent crude.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 gained over 1.3% and crossed the 67,000 mark for the first time, reaching a record high due to the AI boom and broader market optimism.
Jun 01, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: Added 34 cents to $84.84 a barrel, contributing to inflation and market pressure.
Nikkei 225: Fell 1.6% to 68,098.54, reflecting investor concerns over oil prices and inflation.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude prices surged due to increased geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, reflecting higher demand or supply concerns.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 dropped significantly due to broader market worries, reflecting a negative impact on the Japanese stock market.
Jun 07, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices fluctuated significantly due to geopolitical developments between the United States and Iran, impacting global energy markets.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index experienced significant gains across multiple sessions, reaching new all-time highs, driven by various sector performances and global market cues.
May 21, 2026 · 40 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude oil prices have surged due to the intensifying Middle East conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz>>>, reflecting tightening global energy supplies.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225>>> index is trading sharply lower, extending previous losses due to negative cues from Wall Street and concerns over the Middle East conflict and rising crude oil prices.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices slid by more than 15% after the ceasefire agreement, dropping below $100 a barrel, indicating a decrease in market tension.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 jumped 5.4 percent, indicating a strong positive reaction in Asian markets to the ceasefire.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: The price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate>>> fell $1.35, indicating a decrease in U.S. crude oil prices.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index jumped, lifted by gains for tech-related shares and positive economic data from Japan, indicating a strong performance in the Japanese market.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices sank significantly due to the ceasefire and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 surged significantly in response to the ceasefire and falling oil prices.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: Rose to near $90 per barrel.
Nikkei 225: Fell over 5% in a single day, driven by losses in tech and AI-related stocks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude oil prices fluctuated due to geopolitical tensions, impacting energy markets.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 surged over 5% in a single session and reached record levels above 68,000, reflecting a broad market rally.
Apr 21, 2022 · 26 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices also fell, mirroring the decline in Brent Crude, as supply concerns eased after the accord to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 surged, led by tech-driven gains from chipmakers, reflecting positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Jun 24, 2026 · 57 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have also been affected by the US-Iran conflict, experiencing volatility and price increases due to supply concerns related to the Strait of Hormuz.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225>>> has fallen due to global market uncertainty stemming from the US-Iran conflict and rising energy costs, impacting investor confidence in the Japanese market.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices also rose, mirroring the positive trend seen in Brent crude and suggesting strength in the oil market.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225>>> index generally declined across the articles, reflecting a negative trend in the Japanese stock market.
May 18, 2026 · 22 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices shed 47 cents, reflecting the broader decline in oil prices.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 gained 1% to 64,654.22, reflecting a positive trend in the Japanese market driven by tech stock rebounds.
Jun 08, 2026 · 9 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude prices have spiked due to the conflict and the effective shuttering of the Strait of Hormuz>>>, reflecting the market's reaction to supply concerns.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 shed value, indicating a negative reaction in the Japanese market to the geopolitical developments.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: Fell 1.6% to $85.63 per barrel, reflecting similar pressures.
Nikkei 225: Fell 0.5% to 65,678.45, reflecting regional weakness driven by bond yield concerns.
Aug 24, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude prices have climbed as a result of the escalating conflict and supply concerns, reflecting the broader impact on global oil markets.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 lost value, falling from an all-time high, as Asian markets reacted to the U.S. strikes in Iran and the uncertainty surrounding global oil supplies.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices rose to $80.40, a one-month high, reflecting the same supply concerns.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 fell 1.9%, dragged by tech stocks and risk-off sentiment.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI declined over 4% following a 6% gain, mirroring Brent's retreat.
Nikkei 225: Nikkei fell 2.7%, following Wall Street sell-off.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) was down, trading close to pre-Iran war levels, reflecting stabilization in oil markets.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 was up 0.9%, indicating a positive performance in Japan's stock market.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: Fell on hopes for U.S.-Iran deal.
Nikkei 225: Rose on AI stock gains and yen intervention.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude edged down to about $75 a barrel, reflecting stable oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 lost over 1% on August 6, dragged by tech and semiconductor stocks.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures bounced significantly, reflecting the market's reaction to the Gulf tensions and potential oil supply disruptions.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 ended lower after an initial jump, reflecting broader market uncertainty due to the geopolitical tensions.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude eased to around $85.64, reflecting similar supply concerns and profit-taking after recent gains.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei fell 0.5% after a nearly 4% drop last week, reflecting risk-off sentiment.
Aug 24, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude also fell over 2% overnight, mirroring Brent's decline due to the absence of new sanctions on Iran.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei lost 0.9%, pressured by tech weakness and global uncertainties.
Aug 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: At $85.10 per barrel, reflecting similar upward pressure from sanctions and supply risks.
Nikkei 225: Gained 0.4%, showing relative resilience in Asian markets.
Aug 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> prices have fallen on hopes of a peace deal, reflecting the market's expectation of increased oil supply.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225>>> surged 3.1% in morning trading due to positive sentiment from the peace talks.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude fell roughly 3 percent to $85 per barrel, contributing to the overall positive market sentiment for equity indices.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell 1.95%, indicating a negative performance in the Japanese market.
Jun 12, 2026 · 52 articles
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