Japan’s Nikkei rebounds 6% on recovery hopes amid market rebound
Japan's Nikkei rebounded 6% on April 8, 2025, after hitting a 1.5-year low, with rising U.S. market signals and broad gains across sectors lifting investor sentiment amid ongoing tariff concerns.
Published on April 8, 2025
On April 8, 2025, Japan’s Nikkei share average surged by 6%, snapping back from a 1.5-year low, while the broader Topix index rose by 6.8%. The rebound was largely driven by signals from Wall Street, as rising U.S. stock futures and gains in the semiconductor and Nasdaq indexes encouraged investors to reassess an oversold market. Key gainers such as Tokyo Electron, Advantest, and Fujikura led the charge, and financial stocks like Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Mizuho Financial Group posted significant rises.
Despite lingering export concerns related to recent U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed hope for a negotiated resolution during his call with Trump. Investors appear optimistic that the volatile market conditions may stabilize, buoyed by a combination of strong domestic performance and encouraging signs from international markets, as reported by multiple agencies including Reuters and the Associated Press.