JBI Daily Market Snapshot: Japanese Markets & Global Indices (September 3, 2026)
For international investors, businesses operating in Japan, and those interested in the Japanese market. The JBI Daily Market Snapshot concisely organizes the day’s movements in the Japanese stock market, foreign exchange, recent U.S. markets, and major commodities, based on verifiable market data.
Japanese Stocks
We summarize the movement of listed Japanese equity indices based on confirmed closing values.
| Index | Value | Change from Previous Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 (^N225) | 64,214.48 | -111.16 (-0.17%) | Thursday, September 3, 2026 |
| TOPIX Linked ETF (1306.T) | 427.20 | +2.70 (+0.64%) | Thursday, September 3, 2026 |
| Nikkei 225 Linked ETF (1321.T) | 66,480.00 | -40.00 (-0.06%) | Thursday, September 3, 2026 |
Foreign Exchange (FX)
The exchange rates listed are reference values as of the snapshot time. USD/JPY was trading near ﾂ･158.92, and EUR/JPY was trading near ﾂ･184.11.
| Currency Pair | Rate | Acquisition Time |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar / Yen (JPY=X) | 158.92 | September 4, 2026 22:22 JST |
| Euro / Yen (EURJPY=X) | 184.11 | September 4, 2026 22:22 JST |
U.S. Markets
In the most recently completed U.S. market session (closing on Thursday, September 3, 2026), all three major indices rose. The VIX index decreased by -5.79% from the previous day.
| Index | Value | Change from Previous Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY Dow (^DJI) | 53,686.11 | +624.16 (+1.18%) | Thursday, September 3, 2026 |
| S&P 500 (^GSPC) | 7,747.71 | +81.11 (+1.06%) | Thursday, September 3, 2026 |
| NASDAQ Composite (^IXIC) | 26,584.06 | +366.23 (+1.40%) | Thursday, September 3, 2026 |
| VIX Index (^VIX) | 14.32 | -0.88 (-5.79%) | Thursday, September 3, 2026 |
Commodity Indicators
Gold futures and WTI crude oil futures both showed gains compared to the previous day at the time of this snapshot.
| Index | Value | Change from Previous Day | Data Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Futures (GC=F) | 4,491.70 | +125.40 (+2.87%) | Snapshot Reference Value |
| WTI Crude Oil Futures (CL=F) | 91.30 | +0.29 (+0.32%) | Snapshot Reference Value |
Objective Summary
- Japanese Stocks: We summarize the movement of listed Japanese equity indices based on confirmed closing values.
- Foreign Exchange: USD/JPY was trading near ﾂ･158.92, and EUR/JPY was trading near ﾂ･184.11 at the time of the snapshot.
- U.S. Markets: In the most recently completed U.S. market session (closing on Thursday, September 3, 2026), all three major indices rose. The VIX index decreased by -5.79% from the previous day.
- Commodity Indicators: Gold futures and WTI crude oil futures both showed gains compared to the previous day at the time of the snapshot.
Timestamp and Data Source
This article is based on a snapshot obtained around 22:22 JST on September 4, 2026, from Yahoo Finance market data via yfinance. Japanese stocks reflect data after normal trading hours in the Japanese market; U.S. stocks and VIX reflect closing values of the most recent completed U.S. session; and FX/Commodities are provided as reference values at the time of snapshot creation. This article is for informational purposes only and does not recommend buying or selling any specific financial product.
