The Nikkei 225 index opened lower in trading this morning, Wednesday (December 31, 2025), as investors exercised caution on the final trading day of the year. Index movements tended to be limited as many market participants chose to reduce activity ahead of the New Year holiday, resulting in thinner-than-usual trading volumes.
Pressure on the Nikkei stemmed from profit-taking after positive performance throughout the year, as well as concerns about the still-uncertain global economic conditions. Export-oriented stocks were also pressured by the yen’s exchange rate, while technology stocks moved inconsistently following global market sentiment.
Despite the lower opening, market participants believe this decline is more technical in nature and not a major trend change. Overall, the Nikkei 225 still recorded solid performance throughout 2025, and investors are expected to return to more activity after the New Year holiday, when the market’s direction becomes clearer. (az)
Source: Newsmaker.id