Market index

Nikkei 225

Nikkei 225 is a market index covering 225 selected stocks in the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. Nikkei publishes its benchmark information. This page connects the benchmark with Bank of Japan policy and economic conditions in Japan. Index levels are measured in points. Where a related CFD is displayed, it is labelled separately and does not represent the official cash index level.

Country / economy

Japan

Currency

JPY

Methodology & coverage

Price weighted

Source

Nikkei

Central bank

Bank of Japan

What to watch

Corporate earnings, valuation multiples and risk appetite shape equity index performance. Interest rates affect financing costs and discount rates. Currency moves can change the earnings of internationally exposed companies.

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