Japanese stocks in bear market as banks slump on tariff jitters
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 04 2025
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Source: Reuters
Japanese Stock Market Decline: Japanese stocks experienced their steepest weekly drop in five years, with the Nikkei average falling 2.75% on Friday and a total of 9% for the week, driven by fears of a global recession following U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump.
Impact on Banking Sector: The banking index suffered significantly, dropping over 8% on Friday and recording a 20% decline for the week, its worst performance on record, as investors reacted to uncertainties regarding economic growth and potential interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
