Asian benchmarks slip after US stocks sink and Japan faces political uncertainty

Asian benchmarks slip after US stocks sink and Japan faces political uncertainty

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Asian stock markets Slide amid cautious trading and uncertainty in Japan

By John Meyer, consultant in financial affairs – Eurasia Business News, September 3, 2025. Article no. 1764 Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped by approximately 0.88%, closing around 41,939 points. The decline was influenced by political concerns regarding Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s position and instability within the ruling party. The broader Topix Index also fell about 1.07% to around 3,049 points. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell about 1.8%. Ho…

Pair Holds 149.00 as NFP and Japan Politics Drive Outlook

USD/JPY Holds Near 149.00 as Traders Brace for US Jobs Data and Japan’s Political Strain The USD/JPY pair is locked in heavy volatility around the 148.70–149.00 zone, a region that has repeatedly capped rallies this summer. Wednesday’s session saw the exchange rate climb to 149.14 before paring gains, leaving traders preparing for decisive moves around the upcoming U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report and shifting Japanese political dynamics. The dollar…