Nikkei 225 closes 0.8 percent lower as chip stocks slide

Published on 10/26/2026 at 13:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Nikkei 225 ends at 62,190 points after chip selling drags on Tokyo; Japan's service price data arrive at 8:50 a.m. JST Tuesday.

Energy shares offset chip weakness

Nikkei 225 closed at 62,190 points on October 26, down 504 points or 0.8 percent.
Brent crude stood at USD 114.90 as energy shares gained while chip stocks fell.
Mercari was the biggest loser, down 6.2 percent; Inpex led gainers with a 4.9 percent rise.
Japan's corporate-services price index is due October 27 at 8:50 a.m. JST.

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The Nikkei 225 closed on October 26 at 3:30 p.m. JST at 62,190 points, losing 504 points or 0.8 percent. Chip-related selling outweighed gains in energy shares as Brent crude stood at USD 114.90, Jiji reported.

Mercari fell 6.2 percent, the largest decline among the index members. Inpex rose 4.9 percent, leading the gainers, CNA reported.

Why did the Nikkei 225 fall on October 26?

Semiconductor and artificial-intelligence shares extended their decline after Wall Street ended lower on Friday. The index fell for a third session and reached its lowest close since July 30, while energy stocks gained as oil prices stayed elevated.

Market breadth was positive despite the decline. The Nikkei had 149 gainers and 73 decliners, but technology stocks have a heavy influence on the benchmark, CNA reported.

Winners and losers in the Nikkei 225

Winners and losers at the October 26 close according to CNA:

Inpex up 4.9 percent: Energy shares benefited from elevated oil prices.
Trend Micro up 4.2 percent.
Mitsubishi Corp up 4.1 percent.
Mercari down 6.2 percent.
Screen Holdings down 4.3 percent.
Kokusai Electric down 4.3 percent.

Nikkei 225 trading range and market context

The index opened at 62,450 points, reached a high of 62,903 points and fell to a low of 62,094 points, according to Kabutan. Its decline contrasted with a 0.2 percent rise in the broader Topix.

Brent crude was at USD 114.90, down 1.6 percent, while USD/JPY stood at 156.99, up from 156.87 on Friday, AFP reported.

What comes next for the Nikkei 225

October 27, 2026, 8:50 a.m. JST: Japan's September corporate-services price index is due, Yahoo Finance Japan reports.
October 27, 2026, 2:00 p.m. JST: Japan's core consumer-price indicator is scheduled for release, Yahoo Finance Japan reports.

Nikkei 225 price data for October 26, 2026

The Nikkei 225 closed at 62,190 points on October 26 at 3:30 p.m. JST, down 504 points or 0.8 percent, Jiji reported. The previous close was 62,693 points. The index opened at 62,450 points and reached a high of 62,903 points. Its low was 62,094 points.

Nikkei 225 by the numbers on October 26, 2026

Index: Nikkei 225
Home exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan
Close on October 26, 2026: 62,190 points
Change versus previous close of October 23, 2026: down 504 points (down 0.8 percent)
Previous close: 62,693 points
Open: 62,450 points
Day high / day low: 62,903 points / 62,094 points
Top gainer: Inpex up 4.9 percent
Top loser: Mercari down 6.2 percent
Next scheduled event: October 27, 2026, 8:50 a.m. JST: Japan's September corporate-services price index