The Nikkei 225 opened lower on Monday, April 21, shedding early momentum as global indices faced pressure from rising U.S. yields and cautious investor sentiment. At 5:37 AM IST, the Nikkei 225 was trading at 34,551.08, down 178.98 points or 0.52%, reflecting a soft start to the trading week.
The drop in the Nikkei 225 was broadly in line with global market trends. On Friday, U.S. indices ended in the red, pressured by sticky inflation data and rising Treasury yields. Asian peers, including the Hang Seng and Kospi, also opened cautiously today.
A key driver for the early slide in the Nikkei 225 is the stronger Japanese yen, which tends to weigh on export-heavy stocks. USD/JPY was last seen testing lower levels, heightening concern among exporters like Toyota and Sony.
Additionally, expectations around the Bank of Japan's policy stance and inflation trends are keeping markets on edge, especially with upcoming U.S. GDP and inflation data likely to sway global risk sentiment further.
Most sectors opened in the red, with tech, auto, and financials facing the steepest declines.

Sumber : hindustanherald.com