JBI Daily Market Snapshot: August 31, 2026
To international investors, business professionals operating in Japan, and anyone interested in the Japanese market. The JBI Daily Market Snapshot provides a concise summary of the day’s movements across the Japanese stock market, foreign exchange (FX), recent US markets, and major commodities, based on verifiable market data.
Japan Equities
On Monday, August 31, 2026, the Tokyo market showed differing trends among key indices. The Nikkei Average experienced a slight decline, while the TOPIX saw a modest increase.
| Index | Value | Change from Previous Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 (^N225) | 66,311.93 | -93.63 (-0.14%) | August 31, 2026 (Mon) |
| TOPIX (^TPX) | 4,156.29 | +9.58 (+0.23%) | August 31, 2026 (Mon) |
| TOPIX Linked ETF (1306.T) | 433.50 | +1.50 (+0.35%) | August 31, 2026 (Mon) |
| Nikkei 225 Linked ETF (1321.T) | 68,630.00 | -30.00 (-0.04%) | August 31, 2026 (Mon) |
Foreign Exchange (FX)
The FX rates provided are reference values at the time of this snapshot. USD/JPY was tracking around ﾂ･159.75, and EUR/JPY was near ﾂ･185.57.
| Currency Pair | Rate | Acquisition Time |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar / Yen (JPY=X) | 159.75 | 2026/09/01 05:45 JST |
| Euro / Yen (EURJPY=X) | 185.57 | 2026/09/01 05:45 JST |
US Markets
In the most recently completed US market session (closing on Monday, August 31, 2026), all three major indices experienced a slight decline. The VIX index rose by +2.83% from the previous day.
| Index | Value | Change from Previous Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY Dow (^DJI) | 53,185.90 | -383.54 (-0.72%) | August 31, 2026 (Mon) |
| S&P 500 (^GSPC) | 7,686.14 | -44.85 (-0.58%) | August 31, 2026 (Mon) |
| NASDAQ Composite (^IXIC) | 26,370.89 | -170.46 (-0.64%) | August 31, 2026 (Mon) |
| VIX Index (^VIX) | 14.92 | +0.41 (+2.83%) | August 31, 2026 (Mon) |
Commodity Indicators
Gold futures and WTI crude oil futures both tracked higher compared to the previous day at the time of this snapshot.
| Index | Value | Change from Previous Day | Data Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Futures (GC=F) | 4,497.80 | +19.70 (+0.44%) | Snapshot Reference Value |
| WTI Crude Oil Futures (CL=F) | 86.31 | +2.91 (+3.49%) | Snapshot Reference Value |
Summary Overview
- Japan Equities: On Monday, August 31, 2026, the Tokyo market showed differing trends among key indices. The Nikkei Average declined slightly, while TOPIX increased slightly.
- Foreign Exchange (FX): USD/JPY was tracking around ﾂ･159.75, and EUR/JPY was near ﾂ･185.57 at the time of this snapshot.
- US Markets: In the most recently completed US market session (closing on Monday, August 31, 2026), all three major indices declined slightly. The VIX index rose by +2.83% from the previous day.
- Commodity Indicators: Gold futures and WTI crude oil futures both tracked higher compared to the previous day at the time of this snapshot.
Data Source and Timestamp
This article is based on a snapshot taken around 05:45 JST on September 1, 2026, using market data from Yahoo Finance via yfinance. Japanese equities reflect data after the normal trading hours of the Japanese market; US stocks and VIX reflect the closing prices of the most recently completed US session; and FX and commodities are provided as reference values at the time the snapshot was created. This article is for informational purposes only and does not recommend buying or selling any specific financial product.
