JBI Daily Market Snapshot: September 2, 2026
For international investors, those conducting business in Japan, and individuals interested in the Japanese market. The JBI Daily Market Snapshot provides a concise summary of the day’s movements across Japanese equities, foreign exchange rates, recent U.S. market activity, and major commodities, based on verifiable market data.
Japanese Equities
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, all listed Japanese equity indicators declined in the Tokyo market. The Nikkei Average fell significantly, and TOPIX also registered a decline.
| Index/Indicator | Value | Change from Previous Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 (^N225) | 64,325.64 | -1,889.70 (-2.85%) | September 2, 2026 (Wed) |
| TOPIX (^TPX) | 4,081.60 | -100.26 (-2.40%) | September 2, 2026 (Wed) |
| TOPIX Linked ETF (1306.T) | 424.50 | -11.20 (-2.57%) | September 2, 2026 (Wed) |
| Nikkei 225 Linked ETF (1321.T) | 66,520.00 | -1,960.00 (-2.86%) | September 2, 2026 (Wed) |
Foreign Exchange (FX)
The exchange rates provided are reference values as of the snapshot time. USD/JPY was trading near ﾂ･159.57, and EUR/JPY was hovering around ﾂ･184.80.
| Currency Pair | Rate | Acquisition Time |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar / Yen (JPY=X) | 159.57 | September 2, 2026 22:18 JST |
| Euro / Yen (EURJPY=X) | 184.80 | September 2, 2026 22:18 JST |
U.S. Markets
In the most recently completed U.S. market session (closing on Tuesday, September 1, 2026), the three major indices all experienced slight declines. The VIX index rose by +9.52% from the previous day.
| Index | Value | Change from Previous Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY Dow (^DJI) | 52,766.88 | -419.02 (-0.79%) | September 1, 2026 (Tue) |
| S&P 500 (^GSPC) | 7,631.47 | -54.67 (-0.71%) | September 1, 2026 (Tue) |
| NASDAQ Composite (^IXIC) | 26,099.77 | -271.12 (-1.03%) | September 1, 2026 (Tue) |
| VIX Index (^VIX) | 16.34 | +1.42 (+9.52%) | September 1, 2026 (Tue) |
Auxiliary Indices
Gold futures and WTI crude oil futures showed diverging directions at the time of the snapshot capture.
| Index/Indicator | Value | Change from Previous Day | Data Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Futures (GC=F) | 4,389.30 | +41.30 (+0.95%) | Snapshot Reference Value |
| WTI Crude Oil Futures (CL=F) | 89.59 | -0.63 (-0.70%) | Snapshot Reference Value |
Key Takeaways
- Japanese Equities: On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, all listed Japanese equity indicators declined in the Tokyo market. The Nikkei Average saw a significant drop, and TOPIX also fell.
- Foreign Exchange: USD/JPY was trading near ﾂ･159.57, and EUR/JPY was hovering around ﾂ･184.80 (snapshot reference values).
- U.S. Markets: The major indices in the most recently completed U.S. market session (closing on Tuesday, September 1, 2026) all declined slightly. The VIX index rose by +9.52% from the previous day.
- Commodities: Gold futures and WTI crude oil futures showed diverging trends at the time of the snapshot capture.
Timestamp and Data Source
This article is based on a snapshot taken around 22:18 JST on September 2, 2026, using Yahoo Finance market data via yfinance. Japanese equities reflect post-regular trading hours data for the Japanese market; U.S. stocks and VIX reflect the closing values of the most recent completed U.S. session; FX and commodities are provided as reference values at the time of snapshot creation. This article is intended solely for informational purposes regarding market trends and does not recommend buying or selling any specific financial product.
