Last Week on Japan Exchange Group: Nikkei, Topix Post Worst Week in 11 Months
The Nikkei fell 5.5% and the Topix 5.6% last week, their sharpest weekly drops since April 2025, as Middle East tensions and an oil spike triggered heavy selling. The Nikkei lost over 4,600 points in three days before rebounding on Iran talks, but volatility persisted. Finance officials pledged vigilance, while trading turnover hit multi-year highs.
