Nikkei Climbs 1.8% as Risk Sentiment Improves and Dip-Buying Emerges
The Nikkei rose 1.8% to 65244.04 as strong earnings and lower oil prices eased worries, according to Market Talk. Investors are also eyeing dip-buying.
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what happened
Japanese shares opened higher as risk appetite recovered. Commerzbank Research said strong corporate earnings and lower oil prices helped offset concerns about AI-related investment and credit risks. Mitsui Kinzoku gained 7.5%, Ibiden rose 5.9% and JX Advanced Metals added 5.6%. Buyers may also step in after the index closed on Tuesday at its lowest level in more than a month. The dollar traded at 158.34 yen.
Elsewhere, Beach Energy reported record revenue of A$565 million, while Jefferies kept its buy rating on BlueScope Steel with a A$40.00 target. RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said the inflation outlook was 'materially worse' and did not rule out another rate hike at the November meeting. Bitcoin was quoted near $82,785.
why it matters
The move suggests selling pressure in Japanese equities has eased, though the link with US tech stocks remains uneven. Yen moves and central bank signals from Australia and Canada will shape risk appetite in the region.
market impact
Japanese equities: lower oil and solid earnings support the Nikkei; a weaker yen helps exporters
instruments
sources
- Nikkei Rises 1.8% on Improving Risk Sentiment, Possible Dip-Buying — Market Talk, 21 October 2026 at 00:23 UTC
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