West Texas Intermediate & Nikkei 225
64 shared events · Importance 12 · Last updated Jul 06, 2026
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West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude and the Nikkei 225 index have no direct business or structural relationship, though both react to global macroeconomic and geopolitical events.
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 · 31 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
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
International
West Texas Intermediate: The price of West Texas Intermediate>>> crude oil slipped 0.5% to $89.59 per barrel, showing a slight decrease in the U.S. benchmark.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 in Japan experienced heavy losses as traders sold off AI-related stocks to lock in profits, contributing to a broader Asian market decline.
Jun 03, 2026 · 191 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
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
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
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
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 · 38 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices have risen, mirroring the global trend in oil prices due to the Iran war.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 has traded mixed due to anxiety about surging oil prices and the Iran war.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Domestic
West Texas Intermediate: A barrel of benchmark U.S. crude rose 1.2% to $70.05, reflecting similar upward pressure as Brent Crude due to geopolitical tensions.
Nikkei 225: Tokyo's Nikkei 225 closed 0.2% higher, reversing earlier losses and contributing to the mixed performance of Asian markets.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude fell about 1% to trade below $69 per barrel, providing support to market sentiment due to easing crude oil prices.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 declined nearly 1%, reflecting a negative trend in the Japanese market.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude rose due to concerns over Middle East supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting market unease.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 lingered either side of flat, reflecting market unease about the ceasefire.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices fell significantly after the US and Iran signed an interim agreement, signaling increased oil supply and easing concerns about the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 posted a fractional gain, showing a mixed reaction in Asian markets.
May 27, 2026 · 425 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude prices fell, mirroring the decline in Brent Crude, influenced by the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 rose following the Japan — Japanese yen's depreciation against the U.S. dollar.
Jun 16, 2026 · 56 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also fell significantly, mirroring the market's reaction to the US-Iran interim deal and the improved global supply outlook.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 posted a fractional gain, indicating a mixed but slightly positive reaction in Asian markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
International
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 gained by 4.5-5% after the ceasefire deal, reflecting a positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
International
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 gained by 4.5-5% after the ceasefire deal, reflecting a positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Apr 07, 2026 · 26 articles
International
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 rose more than 4% as trading in Asia began, reflecting the positive market sentiment following the ceasefire agreement.
Apr 08, 2026 · 34 articles
International
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 has shown mixed to little change, reflecting cautious trading in Asian markets amid the Iran deadline.
Mar 28, 2026 · 90 articles
International
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 was down as global equity markets reacted negatively to the renewed fears over the US-Iran ceasefire.
Apr 08, 2026 · 32 articles
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