The Nikkei 225 is expected to remain capped on the upside next week, with investors continuing to assess the outcome of the US midterm elections on the 3rd. A Democratic Blue Wave could drive the dollar lower and the yen higher.
The Nikkei 225 is likely to remain capped on the upside in the first half of next week, with many investors looking to assess the outcome of the US midterm elections to be held on the 3rd. Some expect significant market moves to emerge after the election, and there is speculation that a Blue Wave could send the yen higher against a backdrop of lower US interest rates.
Toyota Motor Corporation is scheduled to announce its consolidated earnings for the April–September 2026 period on the 5th. Earnings are expected to be supported by rising global hybrid vehicle sales. However, sales in the Chinese market are struggling, and attention will focus on whether the company can outline its future direction in its results.