Tokyo markets open up, backing up regional optimism

Tokyo’s equity benchmarks opened Thursday with modest gains as broader Asian sentiment lifted risk appetite early in the session.
The Nikkei 225 experience saw early upside pressure, buoyed by positive data from China and tech earnings momentum that spilled over from earlier U.S. sessions. Traders focused on cyclical exports and industrial names, while softer currency conditions provided some support to exporters.

Market breadth was mixed, with some defensive sectors lagging behind growth-oriented equities, reflecting investors’ preference for high-beta assets as regional markets digested earnings cues and macroeconomic outlook shifts.

Newshub Editorial in Asia – 26 February 2026

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