Japan & S&P/ASX 200
35 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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International
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply lower, reflecting the negative sentiment from Wall Street and concerns over the Middle East conflict's impact on global trade and energy supplies.
S&P/ASX 200: The S&P/ASX 200>>> index is trading sharply lower, reflecting the negative cues from Wall Street and concerns over the Middle East conflict and rising crude oil prices.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
Business
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 index saw substantial gains, supported by tech-related shares and positive economic indicators like manufacturing PMI and export data, reflecting a healthy market performance.
S&P/ASX 200: Australia's S&P/ASX 200 picked up, but lagged regional gains amid mixed economic data, including an unexpected decline in employment.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
International
Japan: Japan, heavily reliant on energy from the Gulf, has been particularly impacted by the conflict. The potential peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are expected to benefit its economy.
S&P/ASX 200: The S&P/ASX 200>>> has added points, indicating a positive market reaction to the progress in peace talks.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
Business
Japan: Imports almost all its oil, making it vulnerable to higher energy costs; Nikkei fell.
S&P/ASX 200: Rose 0.2% to 9,088.60, showing relative resilience amid regional declines.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Japan: The stock market in Japan, represented by the Nikkei 225, hit a fresh record high due to enthusiasm over the artificial intelligence boom and anticipation of the Iran war ceasefire extension.
S&P/ASX 200: Australia's S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.1% at 8,720.30, showing a minor decline.
Jun 01, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Japan: Japan's currency was strengthened through coordinated intervention, improving its terms of trade and reducing import costs, but the long-term effect depends on monetary policy adjustments.
S&P/ASX 200: The index rose, supported by gains in energy and other sectors.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
International
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
S&P/ASX 200: The S&P/ASX 200 index is trading significantly higher, reflecting the overall positive sentiment in the Australian market.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Japan: Japan>>>'s economy showed growth, and its officials expressed readiness to intervene in foreign exchange markets to support the Japan — Japanese yen>>>.
S&P/ASX 200: The S&P/ASX 200>>> declined due to global market uncertainty and rising oil prices, impacting investor sentiment in Australia.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
S&P/ASX 200: The S&P/ASX 200 index is trading significantly higher, reflecting the overall positive sentiment in the Australian market.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 gained, indicating a positive market trend.
S&P/ASX 200: The S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.5%, reflecting a slight downturn in the Australian market.
Jun 08, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
Japan: Japan and the US launched a rare joint yen-buying intervention to support the currency.
S&P/ASX 200: Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.5% on August 6.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
International
Japan: Japan, as a major oil importer, is significantly affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as most of its oil imports pass through this waterway.
S&P/ASX 200: The S&P/ASX 200 lost value, reflecting the general cautious sentiment in Australian markets in response to the U.S. strikes in Iran.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
Domestic
Japan: Japanese bond yields also rose to multi-decade highs, and the yen strengthened on inflation data, supporting BOJ rate hike expectations.
S&P/ASX 200: Rose slightly, supported by global market sentiment.
Aug 19, 2026 · 127 articles
International
Japan: Japan's economy is affected by the Iran war, with its stock market experiencing volatility and firms reporting sharp rises in input costs due to higher raw material prices.
S&P/ASX 200: Australia's S&P/ASX 200 dipped due to global market uncertainty.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Business
Japan: Intervened in currency markets to support the yen. BOJ held rates.
S&P/ASX 200: Rose on global optimism.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
International
Japan: Japan's Nikkei fell 1.9% and the yen weakened; the government has no immediate plan to change GPIF allocations, affecting currency markets.
S&P/ASX 200: The S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.1%, modestly affected by the global risk-off mood.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
Business
Japan: Nikkei fell sharply; yen at 40-year low.
S&P/ASX 200: Slightly lower; less exposure to AI stocks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
International
Japan: Japan, as a G7 member, welcomed the agreement and expressed readiness to contribute to securing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
S&P/ASX 200: Australia's S&P/ASX 200 dropped, reflecting a negative trend in some Asian markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
International
Japan: Japan's yen weakened amid oil price spikes, and the country faces energy import costs.
S&P/ASX 200: ASX 200 rose, but Australia faces energy market uncertainty.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Japan: Japan is a major oil importer affected by higher prices and yen weakness, prompting intervention in currency markets.
S&P/ASX 200: The ASX 200 rose, supported by energy and mining stocks.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Japan: Japan>>>'s wholesale inflation has accelerated, adding to the case for interest rate hikes by the Japan — Bank of Japan, partly influenced by global price pressures from the war.
S&P/ASX 200: The S&P/ASX 200 lost value, reflecting the general cautious sentiment in Australian markets in response to the U.S. strikes in Iran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
Business
Japan: Japan's stocks, represented by the Nikkei 225, also benefited from the AI boom, showing a positive trend in its market.
S&P/ASX 200: The S&P/ASX 200 edged up less than 0.1%, indicating a slight positive movement in Australia's stock market.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Japan: Japan, as a G7 nation, expressed support for the US-Iran deal. Its Nikkei share average rallied to a record high on solid gains in semiconductor and AI-related shares.
S&P/ASX 200: Australia's S&P/ASX 200 dropped, showing a negative reaction in its market.
May 27, 2026 · 425 articles
International
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark added 0.6%, indicating mixed but slightly positive market movement amidst global uncertainties.
S&P/ASX 200: The S&P/ASX 200, Australia's benchmark index, fell 0.4%, showing a decline in the Australian market.
Jun 30, 2026 · 8 articles
unfocused
Japan: Japan's Defense Minister praised U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific and defended Japan's decision to allow lethal weapons exports, emphasizing unity among allies.
S&P/ASX 200: Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added points, contributing to the generally positive trend in global stock markets.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
International
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 index jumped to another record, indicating positive market performance despite global tensions.
S&P/ASX 200: Australia's S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.7%, indicating a positive trend in the Australian market. Its gain contributes to the mixed performance seen across Asian markets.
Jun 03, 2026 · 97 articles
International
Japan: Japanese markets rose.
S&P/ASX 200: Sydney rose.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
S&P/ASX 200: The ASX 200 in Australia gained 2.5-2.7%, reflecting a positive market sentiment in the Asia-Pacific region.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
International
S&P/ASX 200: The ASX 200 in Australia gained 2.5-2.7%, reflecting a positive market sentiment in the Asia-Pacific region.
Apr 07, 2026 · 26 articles
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