United States — United States Congress & Nikkei 225

United States — United States Congress: Congress is divided over funding the Iran war; the request faces an uphill battle as Democrats oppose it and some Republicans question costs.

Nikkei 225: Nikkei rose, but Japan faces energy cost pressures from war.

United States — United States Congress: United States — United States Congress is grappling with issues like the release of Jeffrey Epstein's case files, immigration funding, and the Republican legislative agenda, highlighting internal divisions and challenges.

Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 index topped 68,000 for the first time, driven by the global AI-driven chip stock surge and positive U.S. market performance.

United States — United States Congress: Congress is considering windfall profit taxes on oil companies, which could affect their future earnings. The bills are part of the political response to high fuel prices.

Nikkei 225: The Nikkei was affected by yen weakness and oil prices.

United States — United States Congress: Congress is debating the NDAA and a resolution to halt the war, reflecting political divisions.

Nikkei 225: Japanese index that rose 0.5% on tech gains.

United States — United States Congress: Congress is hosting Supreme Court justices for testimony, a separate event from the Iran conflict.

Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 fell 1.9%, dragged by tech stocks and risk-off sentiment.