Market conditions in September and October 2026 were characterised by concerns about higher interest rates, while business sentiment was considered robust and the Nikkei 225 was expected to perform strongly in October–December.
Although concerns about higher interest rates have been cited, business sentiment is generally reported to be strong. Improvements in corporate activity and the investment environment have been identified as factors supporting market sentiment.
The article takes the view that the Nikkei 225 is expected to perform strongly in the October–December quarter. No specific figures are provided, but it states that robust business sentiment is expected to provide support.