JBI Daily Market Snapshot: September 1, 2026
To international investors, those doing business in Japan, and anyone interested in the Japanese market. The JBI Daily Market Snapshot concisely organizes the movements of the day’s Japanese stock market, foreign exchange, recent US markets, and major commodities, based on verifiable market data.
Japanese Equities
We organize the movements of listed Japanese stock indices based on verifiable closing prices.
| Index/Indicator | Value | Change from Previous Day | Date Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 (^N225) | 66,215.34 | -96.59 (-0.15%) | Sept 1, 2026 (Tue) |
| TOPIX ETF (1306.T) | 435.70 | +2.20 (+0.51%) | Sept 1, 2026 (Tue) |
| Nikkei 225 ETF (1321.T) | 68,480.00 | -150.00 (-0.22%) | Sept 1, 2026 (Tue) |
Foreign Exchange (FX)
The exchange rates provided are reference values at the time of the snapshot. USD/JPY was trading around ﾂ･159.75, and EUR/JPY was around ﾂ･185.58.
| Currency Pair | Rate | Acquisition Time |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar / Yen (JPY=X) | 159.75 | Sept 2, 2026 22:08 JST |
| Euro / Yen (EURJPY=X) | 185.58 | Sept 2, 2026 22:08 JST |
US Markets
In the most recently completed US market (as of the closing price on Tuesday, September 1, 2026), the three major indices all showed slight declines. The VIX index increased by +9.52% from the previous day.
| Index/Indicator | Value | Change from Previous Day | Date Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY Dow (^DJI) | 52,766.88 | -419.02 (-0.79%) | Sept 1, 2026 (Tue) |
| S&P 500 (^GSPC) | 7,631.47 | -54.67 (-0.71%) | Sept 1, 2026 (Tue) |
| NASDAQ Composite (^IXIC) | 26,099.77 | -271.12 (-1.03%) | Sept 1, 2026 (Tue) |
| VIX Index (^VIX) | 16.34 | +1.42 (+9.52%) | Sept 1, 2026 (Tue) |
Commodities
Gold futures and WTI crude oil futures showed divergent movements at the time of the snapshot.
| Index/Indicator | Value | Change from Previous Day | Data Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Futures (GC=F) | 4,348.00 | -83.10 (-1.88%) | Snapshot Reference Value |
| WTI Crude Oil Futures (CL=F) | 90.22 | +4.46 (+5.20%) | Snapshot Reference Value |
Key Takeaways
- Japanese Equities: We organized the movements of listed Japanese stock indices based on verifiable closing prices.
- Foreign Exchange (FX): USD/JPY was trading around ﾂ･159.75, and EUR/JPY was around ﾂ･185.58 at the time of the snapshot.
- In the most recently completed US market (as of the closing price on Tuesday, September 1, 2026), the three major indices all showed slight declines. The VIX index increased by +9.52% from the previous day.
- Gold futures and WTI crude oil futures showed divergent movements at the time of the snapshot.
Timestamp and Data Source
This article is based on market data obtained from Yahoo Finance via yfinance around 22:08 JST on September 2, 2026. Japanese stocks 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 market; and FX/Commodities are reference values as of the snapshot creation time. This article is for informational purposes only and does not recommend buying or selling specific financial products.
