Nikkei 225 Daily Analysis — 2026-08-26
Session: ClosingLatest
- Close
- 66,306.38
- Change
- 0.68%
- 1W Change
- 1.50%
- 20D Change
- 6.32%
- EMA20
- 66,288.53
- EMA50
- 65,988.63
- EMA200
- 59,256.20
- RSI (14)
- 50.0
- ATR (14)
- 1,520.35
- Volatility (20D)
- 28.01%
- Distance from 20D High
- -4.74%
- Advancers
- —
- Decliners
- —
- Volume
- 0
- VIX
- 15.45
- US10Y
- 4.64%
- DXY
- 98.98
The index closed slightly higher, showing a modest recovery after recent fluctuations.
Market Drivers
The move is driven by a mix of global risk sentiment and domestic factors, with no single dominant catalyst.
Trend Interpretation
Price is hovering around its short-term moving averages, indicating a consolidation phase with a neutral to slightly positive bias.
Risk Factors
Key risks include elevated volatility and a potential pullback if momentum fails to sustain.
Bullish
In a bullish scenario, the index could break above recent highs, supported by improving momentum and a stable external environment.
Neutral
In a neutral scenario, the index may continue to trade sideways, oscillating within a range as investors await clearer signals.
Risk
In a risk scenario, a break below key support levels could trigger further downside, especially if volatility spikes.