Japanese shares slip as bank stocks weigh; yen gains on safe-haven demand
Japanese equities fell Friday with the Nikkei 225 down 0.6%, led by declines in major banks amid concerns over U.S. regional lenders’ credit health. A stronger yen added pressure on exporters, while energy and tech shares saw mild buying. Analysts said sentiment remains cautious ahead of next week’s U.S. earnings and policy data releases.
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Japanese shares slip as bank stocks weigh; yen gains on safe-haven demand
Japanese equities fell Friday with the Nikkei 225 down 0.6%, led by declines in major banks amid concerns over U.S. regional lenders’ credit health. A stronger yen added pressure on exporters, while energy and tech shares saw mild buying. Analysts said sentiment remains cautious ahead of next week’s U.S. earnings and policy data releases.
neutral
Japanese shares slip as bank stocks weigh; yen gains on safe-haven demand
1 day ago
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Japan stocks fall as banks drag; yen strength pressures exporters.
Japanese equities fell Friday with the Nikkei 225 down 0.6%, led by declines in major banks amid concerns over U.S. regional lenders’ credit health. A stronger yen added pressure on exporters, while energy and tech shares saw mild buying. Analysts said sentiment remains cautious ahead of next week’s U.S. earnings and policy data releases.
Japanese equities fell Friday with the Nikkei 225 down 0.6%, led by declines in major banks amid concerns over U.S. regional lenders’ credit health. A stronger yen added pressure on exporters, while energy and tech shares saw mild buying. Analysts said sentiment remains cautious ahead of next week’s U.S. earnings and policy data releases.