Nikkei 225 Jumps 2.57% to 58,909.4 as Tokyo Rebounds After Friday’s Rout
The Nikkei 225 rose 2.57% to 58,909.4 in Tokyo on Monday as Asian markets tried to steady after Wall Street's AI-led rebound; the ASX 200 slipped 0.57%.
Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 2.57% to 58,909.4 in Monday trade in Tokyo, a gain of 1,474.63 points from the previous close of 57,434.77, as Asian equities tried to steady after a bruising end to last week.
The rebound came after Wall Street stabilised on Friday, when AI-linked shares recovered from an earlier sell-off. The Nasdaq rose 1.09% and the S&P 500 gained 0.32%, while the Dow slipped 0.46%. Tokyo had been hit hard by that sell-off: the Nikkei fell 5.97% in Friday's session, so Monday's move recovers part of the damage rather than starting a fresh trend.
How Asia is trading
The picture across the region is mixed. In Sydney, the ASX 200 was down 0.57% at 8,969.3 in early trade, even as Australian shares had been tipped for a firmer open. India's Sensex finished its last session 2.13% higher at 80,999.4. Jakarta's IHSG closed Friday at 5,050.43, up 0.4%, with the LQ45 up 0.9% at 518.28. Jakarta opens at 09:00 WIB; see the IHSG page for the live reading.
Not every market has reopened. The Hang Seng, last quoted at 24,481.86 after a 1.27% fall, and the Shanghai Composite, at 3,649.18 after a 1.1% fall, are still showing Friday's levels. Singapore's Straits Times ended its last session 2.21% lower at 5,179.17, a reminder that the regional rebound is not yet broad.
Tokyo is not the only place where the AI trade has been driving swings. On Friday, AMD gained 11.04% and Arista Networks 7.31%, while Taiwan Semiconductor's New York-listed shares rose 6.33%. Further down the Nasdaq list, Atlassian fell 16.15% and Axon Enterprise 18.18%, showing how uneven the session was beneath the index gains. Details on the Nikkei's long-run record are on the Nikkei 225 page.
Currencies, commodities and crypto
The dollar was softer. The Dollar Index slipped 0.16% to 102.132, and USD/JPY eased 0.16% to 158.167, a level that keeps the yen in focus for Japan's exporters. EUR/USD rose 0.13% to 1.1157 and the Australian dollar gained 0.32% to 0.689. The rupiah was steady, with USD/IDR at 18,091.62, down 0.07%.
In commodities, Brent crude fell 1.12% to 97.22 dollars a barrel and WTI eased 0.55% to 90.33. Gold rose 0.93% to 4,104.01 dollars an ounce, silver added 2.09% to 53.03 and copper gained 1.07% to 6.304 dollars a pound. Natural gas was nearly flat at 2.992.
Crypto was quiet by comparison. Bitcoin traded at 74,840.56, up 0.16%, Ethereum rose 0.33% to 2,131.38 and Solana gained 1.22% to 87.37. Our weekend crypto report has the prior reading.
Volatility has cooled but remains elevated. The VIX fell 9.01% to 25.64 at Friday's close, and the US 10-year yield stood at 4.859%, up 0.46%. For more on how the week opened, see the Asia Open report and the Australian market preview.
What to watch next
The first test is whether the Nikkei can hold its gain through the afternoon in Tokyo and whether Jakarta follows when it opens at 09:00 WIB. Later today, Constellation Energy reports before the US open, while The Trade Desk and Take-Two Interactive report after the close. Applied Materials and Cisco follow on 12 November, and chip-equipment results are likely to keep the AI trade in the spotlight.
Markets at a glance
| Market | Last | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 | 58,909 | +1,475 | +2.57% |
| IHSG | 5,050.43 | +20.17 | +0.40% |
| LQ45 | 518.28 | +4.63 | +0.90% |
| Hang Seng | 24,482 | −315 | −1.27% |
| Shanghai Comp. | 3,649.18 | −40.73 | −1.10% |
| Straits Times | 5,179.17 | −117.08 | −2.21% |
| ASX 200 | 8,969.3 | −51.5 | −0.57% |
| Sensex | 80,999 | +1,689 | +2.13% |
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 08:35 WIB (01:35 GMT). Source: JournalArta Markets (Yahoo Finance, Twelve Data); some exchange data may be delayed up to 15 minutes. Follow live prices on JournalArta Markets. This article is for information only and is not investment advice.
