Japan Markets Highlights — Aug 13, 2026 | Aivina
August 13, 2026
Japanese markets saw volatility, with the Nikkei 225 experiencing a sharp decline followed by a partial recovery. The yen continued its depreciation trend against the dollar, prompting renewed verbal intervention warnings from officials. The Bank of Japan maintained its accommodative monetary policy stance, reiterating a data-dependent approach amidst mixed economic signals, including moderating inflation and a revised Q1 GDP contraction.
Highlights
- Nikkei 225 experienced sharp decline, then staged partial recovery, closing week lower.
- Yen continued to depreciate, nearing intervention levels, prompting verbal warnings.
- BOJ maintained dovish stance, reiterated data dependency, keeping policy unchanged.
Macro Overview
Inflation
Tokyo CPI for May eased slightly to 2.2%, with core-core (excluding fresh food and energy) at 1.7%, showing some moderation.
Interest Rate Outlook
BOJ is expected to keep rates steady in June, with potential for a hike later in the year, depending on wage growth.
Risk Sentiment
neutral
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