Nikkei 225 performance on 30 July 2026
The Nikkei 225 index, the benchmark index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, ended the trading day at 61 084,99 points. This level represents an increase of 1 06 % from the previous close, a gain of 433,24 points from the value reported at 20:30 GMT on 30 July 2026. The index moved within a range of –0,63 % to +2,43 % during the session.
Daily price movement
- Close: 61 084,99 points
- Change: +1 06 %
- Range: –0,63 % to +2,43 %
The index’s rise brought it above the 61 860‑point plateau that had been a reference point for the market since the two‑day slide earlier in the month.
Market context
Global market conditions
- U.S. equities experienced a broad rally on 30 July 2026, with the Nasdaq gaining almost 3 % and the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average recording gains of 0,71 % and 0,71 % respectively.
- The positive momentum in the U.S. tech sector provided a backdrop for the recovery observed in Japanese markets.
Asian market dynamics
- Asian markets displayed mixed results on the day. While the Nikkei 225 added 1 06 %, other indices such as the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite showed modest gains and declines respectively.
- Earlier in the week, the Nikkei had fallen by 3 % on 29 July 2026, and on 28 July 2026 it declined by 4 % amid a broader sell‑off in chip‑related stocks.
Sectoral influences
- Technology: Strong performance in U.S. technology stocks and a rebound in the sector were noted as key drivers of the market rally.
- Automotive and Industrial: The ANA Group reported increased revenues, while Panasonic’s Q1 FY2027 results indicated record profit driven by AI demand, supporting the positive sentiment in related industrial shares.
Fundamental reference
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Asset type | Index |
| Primary exchange | Tokyo Stock Exchange |
| Close price (28 July 2026) | 61 434,2 |
| 52‑week high | 72 831,7 (21 June 2026) |
| 52‑week low | 39 807,5 (2 August 2025) |
The current level of 61 084,99 points is situated roughly 5 % above the 52‑week low and 14 % below the 52‑week high, indicating a recovery trend from the recent lows reached in mid‑2025.
Summary On 30 July 2026 the Nikkei 225 recovered from a multi‑day decline, posting a 1 06 % gain to 61 084,99 points. The rally was supported by a broader positive turn in global markets, particularly the U.S. technology sector, and by improving sentiment in Japanese industrial and technology stocks. The index remains well below its 2026 high but has moved decisively away from the lows recorded in August 2025.
