Nikkei May Fall, Tracking Wall Street's Losses -- Market Talk
Dow Jones2026/08/18 23:382338 GMT - Japanese stocks may fall, tracking Wall Street's losses overnight. U.S. equities' declines come amid a global bond selloff that has sent long-term yields to their highest levels in years. Analysts say the bond rout reflects various factors such as inflation fears spurred by rising energy prices and growing concerns over swelling government deficits. Nikkei futures are 1535 points lower at 66135 on the SGX. The dollar is at 159.57 yen, compared with Y159.73 around Tuesday's Tokyo market close. The Nikkei Stock Average closed 2.5% lower at 67460.73 on Tuesday. (ronnie.harui@wsj.com)
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August 18, 2026 19:38 ET (23:38 GMT)
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