{
  "id": 10600796,
  "title": "Tokyo stocks fall on US-Iran uncertainty, dividend-driven buying subsides",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/tokyo-stocks-fall-on-us-iran-uncertainty-dividend-driven-buying",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-29T03:45:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260929/p2g/00m/0bu/051000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tokyo stocks experienced a decline on Tuesday as dividend-driven buying tapered off and inflation concerns grew, exacerbated by uncertainty surrounding the conclusion of the U.S.-Iran conflict. The Nikkei Stock Average, comprising 225 issues, dropped 570.62 points, or 0.87%, to 65,307.00, while the Topix index declined 62.66 points, or 1.52%, to 4,049.34. The U.S. dollar remained within the 157 yen range, having rebounded in New York after a drop sparked by reports that Japan's top currency official, Atsushi Mimura, indicated his intention to take action against the yen's excessive devaluation. By noon, the dollar was valued at 157.36-37 yen, compared to 157.35-45 yen in New York and 157.22-24 yen in Tokyo at 5 p.m. the previous day. Throughout the day, selling across all sectors affected stock prices as investors capitalized on previous gains before the final trading day to qualify for dividends, which occurred on Monday. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures stayed above $90 per barrel, contributing to inflation concerns, and the 10-year Japanese government bond yield surged past 3%, further impacting the market.",
  "summary": "TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday morning as dividend-driven buying subsided and inflation concerns, fueled by uncertainty over an end to the",
  "key_points": [
    "Tokyo stocks fell 0.87% to 65,307.00 on dividend-driven buying slowdown",
    "U.S.-Iran conflict uncertainty added to inflation concerns",
    "U.S. dollar stabilized around 157 yen amid yen devaluation reports"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The decline in Tokyo stocks as dividend-driven buying subsides signals a shift in investor sentiment, driven by growing inflation concerns and uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict, affecting market dynamics.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}