JBI Daily Market Snapshot: August 28, 2026
To international investors, businesses operating in Japan, and those interested in the Japanese market. The JBI Daily Market Snapshot concisely organizes the day’s movements across the Japanese stock market, foreign exchange rates, recent US markets, and major commodities, based on verifiable market data.
Japanese Equities
On Friday, August 28, 2026, all featured Japanese equity indices showed gains in the Tokyo market. Both the Nikkei Average and TOPIX recorded increases.
| Index | Value | Change from Previous Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 (^N225) | 66,405.56 | +273.58 (+0.41%) | August 28, 2026 (Fri) |
| TOPIX (^TPX) | 4,146.71 | +29.49 (+0.72%) | August 28, 2026 (Fri) |
Foreign Exchange
The following exchange rates are reference values as of the snapshot time. USD/JPY was trading near ﾂ･160.08, and EUR/JPY was trading near ﾂ･185.49.
| Currency Pair | Rate | Acquisition Time |
|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | 160.08 | 2026-08-29 04:55 JST |
| EUR/JPY | 185.49 | 2026-08-29 04:55 JST |
U.S. Market
In the most recently completed U.S. market session (closing on Thursday, August 27, 2026), the three major indices all recorded gains. The VIX Index was down -4.60% from the previous day.
| Index | Value | Change from Previous Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY Dow (^DJI) | 53,569.44 | +105.56 (+0.20%) | August 27, 2026 (Thu) |
| S&P 500 (^GSPC) | 7,730.99 | +55.29 (+0.72%) | August 27, 2026 (Thu) |
| NASDAQ Composite (^IXIC) | 26,541.35 | +411.15 (+1.57%) | August 27, 2026 (Thu) |
| VIX Index (^VIX) | 14.51 | -0.70 (-4.60%) | August 27, 2026 (Thu) |
Commodity Indices
Gold futures and WTI crude oil futures both trended lower compared to the previous day at the time of this snapshot.
| Index | Value | Change from Previous Day | Data Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Futures (GC=F) | 4,514.00 | -95.70 (-2.08%) | Snapshot Reference Value |
| WTI Crude Oil Futures (CL=F) | 83.46 | -0.07 (-0.08%) | Snapshot Reference Value |
Objective Summary
- Japanese Equities: On Friday, August 28, 2026, all featured Japanese equity indices showed gains in the Tokyo market. Both the Nikkei Average and TOPIX recorded increases.
- Foreign Exchange: The following exchange rates are reference values as of the snapshot time. USD/JPY was trading near ﾂ･160.08, and EUR/JPY was trading near ﾂ･185.49.
- U.S. Market: In the most recently completed U.S. market session (closing on Thursday, August 27, 2026), the three major indices all recorded gains. The VIX Index was down -4.60% from the previous day.
- Commodity Indices: Gold futures and WTI crude oil futures both trended lower compared to the previous day at the time of this snapshot.
Timestamp and Data Source
This article is based on a snapshot of market data acquired via Yahoo Finance’s market data around 04:55 JST on August 29, 2026. Japanese equities reflect data after typical trading hours in the Japanese market; U.S. stocks and VIX reflect closing prices from the most recent completed U.S. session; and FX/Commodities are provided as reference values at the time of snapshot creation. This article is intended solely for providing market information and does not recommend buying or selling any specific financial product.
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