Tokyo stocks open mixed as risk sentiment wavers

The Tokyo stock market opened this Monday with a fragile tone, reflecting broader caution across Asia as tech-led jitters and mixed global cues weighed on investor sentiment.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange saw the Nikkei 225 start the session near recent consolidation levels, after snapping a short winning streak last week in which sentiment had marginally improved. Market participants pointed to inflation pressures and profit-taking in major exporters and financials as headwinds, offset modestly by pockets of buying in defensive sectors. With Wall Street futures weaker overnight and mixed signals from Europe, Tokyo’s trading has been cautious, with any upside expected to be limited unless fresh macro data supports risk assets.

Newshub Editorial in Asia – 2 February 2026

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