Economic
Tokyo stock market experiences historic volatility on final trading day of 2026 fiscal year
The Tokyo stock market saw extreme swings on March 31, 2026, with the Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,300 yen before rebounding sharply following remarks by former U.S. President Trump.
On March 31, 2026, the final trading day of the Japanese fiscal year, the Tokyo market exhibited historic volatility. The Nikkei Stock Average dropped by more than 1,300 yen at one point during the session, then rebounded sharply after comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump, creating a roller‑coaster‑like trading environment. This event highlights significant market sensitivity to external political and macroeconomic signals, posing an immediate threat to investor confidence and portfolio stability in Japan.
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- active
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Date added
- 2026-04-01 04:38 UTC
- Added by
- dinaasiaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-04-01 04:38 UTC
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