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Japan’s Stock Investors Hedge Against More Drops as War Persists

Momoka Yokoyama

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Japanese investors are actively hedging against further stock declines as the prolonged Middle East conflict escalates market volatility. The Topix index has dropped over 7% since the US-Israeli strike on Iran in late February. Japan’s equity market ranks among the hardest hit globally, with sharp swings between gains and losses since the war began. Wednesday’s 2.6% rebound followed US signals of de-escalation efforts. The conflict’s persistence has intensified risk aversion, prompting traders to seek protective measures amid uncertainty. Analysts warn of prolonged instability if tensions remain unresolved. Geopolitical shocks are amplifying Japan’s market sensitivity, given its export-driven economy and reliance on global trade stability. Investors fear prolonged conflict could deepen economic headwinds. Short-term relief rallies, like Wednesday’s gain, may prove fragile without concrete de-escalation. Markets remain highly reactive to geopolitical developments and US policy shifts.

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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Investors in Japanese equities are hedging against more downside as the war in the Middle East drags on.The Topix index has shed more than 7% since the US-Israeli attack on Iran, making it one of the worst hit markets in the world. Since the start of the war in late February, Japan’s stock market has been on a roller coaster, lurching between sharp gains and losses. Stocks surged again on Wednesday, closing 2.6% higher, after signs the US was trying to de-escalate the conflict.

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