{
  "id": 6726140,
  "title": "Japan's Nikkei slumps as Fed hike bets, soaring oil weigh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/japans-nikkei-slumps-as-fed-hike-bets-soaring-oil-weigh",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-11T07:17:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439037/japans-nikkei-slumps-as-fed-hike-bets-soaring-oil-weigh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Japan's Nikkei index experienced a sharp decline on Friday, with concerns mounting over potential US rate hikes and rising oil prices. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 1.93%, closing at 64,011.34, marking a 0.4% decrease for the week. At one point, the index plummeted by 3.16%. The broader Topix index followed suit, slipping 0.65% to 4,028.30. US equities faced a downward trend overnight due to rising Treasury yields and August producer-price data, which fueled expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh hinted at a shift away from forward guidance, prompting investors to keep a close eye on upcoming inflation data. Geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing US-Iran conflict, continued to impact energy markets. Market analyst Takuma Ikemoto from Tokai Tokyo Intelligence Lab noted that with Warsh signaling a focus on curbing inflation, a cautious approach is likely to prevail in the Japanese stock market. Technology and AI-related shares led the Nikkei lower, with 95 stocks advancing against 128 decliners and two remaining unchanged. The most significant losers included Resonac Holdings, which dropped 10.68%, Kioxia Holdings, falling 6.99%, and Toppan Holdings, down 6.95%. On the positive side, LY rose 3.44%, followed by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, which gained 2.94%, and Dai-Ichi Life Holdings, up 2.73%.",
  "summary": "TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei slumped on Friday amid renewed concerns over US rate hikes and a surge in oil prices that fuelled inflation worries. The benchmark Nikkei 225 gauge fell 1.93% to close at 64,011.34, giving it a 0.4% decline on the week. The gauge earlier sank as much as 3.16%. The broader Topix slipped 0.65% to 4,028.30. US equities retreated overnight as higher Treasury yields and August…",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.87%",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/japan-stocks-lower-at-close-of-trade-nikkei-225-down-1-87",
        "published": "2026-09-11T07:00:05.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "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."
}