JBI Daily Market Snapshot: September 8, 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 US markets, and major commodities, based on verifiable market data.
Japan Stocks
On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, all listed Japanese stock indicators declined in the Tokyo market. The Nikkei Average saw a relatively sharp drop, and TOPIX also fell.
| Index | Value | Change from Previous Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 (^N225) | 65,269.33 | -1,130.51 (-1.70%) | September 8, 2026 (Tue) |
| TOPIX (^TPX) | 4,050.33 | -75.47 (-1.83%) | September 8, 2026 (Tue) |
Foreign Exchange
The exchange rates provided are reference values as of the snapshot time. USD/JPY was trading around ﾂ･153.97, and EUR/JPY was trading around ﾂ･178.98.
| Currency Pair | Rate | Acquisition Time |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar/Yen (JPY=X) | 153.97 | September 9, 2026 05:22 JST |
| Euro/Yen (EURJPY=X) | 178.98 | September 9, 2026 05:22 JST |
US Markets
In the most recently completed US market (closing on Friday, September 4, 2026), the three major indices all saw slight declines. The VIX index rose by +1.47% from the previous day.
| Index | Value | Change from Previous Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY Dow (^DJI) | 53,414.25 | -271.86 (-0.51%) | September 4, 2026 (Fri) |
| S&P 500 (^GSPC) | 7,718.60 | -29.11 (-0.38%) | September 4, 2026 (Fri) |
| NASDAQ Composite (^IXIC) | 26,506.99 | -77.07 (-0.29%) | September 4, 2026 (Fri) |
| VIX Index (^VIX) | 14.53 | +0.21 (+1.47%) | September 4, 2026 (Fri) |
Commodities
Gold futures and WTI crude oil futures showed diverging trends at the time of the snapshot.
| Index | Value | Change from Previous Day | Data Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Futures (GC=F) | 4,404.90 | -24.90 (-0.56%) | Snapshot Reference Value |
| WTI Crude Oil Futures (CL=F) | 94.06 | +2.58 (+2.82%) | Snapshot Reference Value |
Objective Summary
- Japan Stocks: On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, all listed Japanese stock indicators declined in the Tokyo market. The Nikkei Average saw a relatively sharp drop, and TOPIX also fell.
- Foreign Exchange: USD/JPY was trading around ﾂ･153.97, and EUR/JPY was trading around ﾂ･178.98.
- US Markets: In the most recently completed US market (closing on Friday, September 4, 2026), the three major indices all saw slight declines. The VIX index rose by +1.47% from the previous day.
- Commodities: Gold futures and WTI crude oil futures showed diverging trends at the time of the snapshot.
Timestamp and Data Source
This article is based on a snapshot of Yahoo Finance market data, retrieved via yfinance around 05:22 JST on September 9, 2026. Japanese stocks are data recorded after the typical closing hours of the Japanese market; US stocks and VIX reflect the closing values of the most recent completed US market; and foreign exchange and 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.
