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JP225
Nikkei 225
Indices Market Closed
91.07
-1.08% Updated 4 hours ago
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AI ANALYST BRIEF
Lean Bearish

Nikkei slides as oversold technicals meet global headwinds

The index fell 1.08% over 24 hours to 91.065, with RSI at 37.3 signaling oversold conditions and 20-day realized volatility elevated at 9.1%. Price sits 1.36% above the 50-day moving average, suggesting limited upside cushion despite technical extremes that could attract dip buyers.

Strong correlation with European benchmarks (FTSE 0.913, DAX 0.898, CAC 0.885) and S&P 500 (0.835) means global equity sentiment drives near-term direction. Weekly losses of 2.26% align with broader risk-off positioning as investors await clarity on inflation dynamics ahead of the US PPI print.

Support forms near the current 91 level with ATR at 0.64 suggesting tight near-term ranges. US PPI data (due imminently) represents the critical near-term catalyst; any surprise could reignite volatility and test the index's correlation partners for fresh directional cues.

Price · Candlestick

Key Levels

Resistance · current · support
91.31 Fib 23.6% 50%
91.41 24h high 55%
92.00 Round figure 40%
93.27 Prev month high 85%
91.07 Current price ·
91.00 Round figure 40%
90.79 Prev week low 70%
90.16 Fib 38.2% 50%
89.89 50-day moving average 60%

Pattern Read

Rule-based · last 60 sessions
Consolidation phase
No directional patterns detected — price action consolidating in current range.

Correlations Today

30-day window · top 5 by strength
UK100
+0.91
GER40
+0.90
FRA40
+0.89
US500
+0.84
AUS200
+0.81

Statistical Snapshot

RSI (14d)
36.60
Neutral, leaning weak
ATR (14d)
0.65
Average true range (14d)
Realized vol (20d)
8.69%
Below average
50-day MA dist
1.32%
Trading above 50-day MA
Weekly change
-2.19%
Change over last 5 sessions
Monthly change
-0.67%
Change over last 20 sessions

Catalysts · Next 7 Days

High + medium impact events
HIGH Tue · 12:30 UTC (0h)
US PPI
Producer-level inflation data influences rate expectations; a hotter print would elevate pressure on the Fed and steepen the yield curve.
HIGH Wed · 12:30 UTC (0h)
US PPI
Producer price inflation trends would inform expectations for downstream consumer price pressures and potential Fed policy adjustments.
MEDIUM Thu · 12:30 UTC (0h)
US Initial Jobless Claims
Weekly jobless claims offer near-real-time labor market pulse; elevated readings would add to recession anxiety amid already-tight financial conditions.

Smart Suggestions

From cross-asset correlations
UK100 corr +0.91
Tracks JP225 closely (r=+0.91) — consider for parallel exposure when sizing the same thesis.
GER40 corr +0.90
Tracks JP225 closely (r=+0.90) — consider for parallel exposure when sizing the same thesis.
FRA40 corr +0.89
Tracks JP225 closely (r=+0.89) — consider for parallel exposure when sizing the same thesis.
24h High
91.41
24h Low
90.79
24h Change
-1.08%
24h Volume
$480.0M
Quote Details Last update: 2026-05-16T00:14:03+00:00
Bid
90.82
Ask
91.32
Spread
0.5000
Trades 24h
24h Open
91.09
Volume (base)
5.27M@elseif($v >= 1e3)5,270.8K@else5,270,772.00
Mid
91.07
Provider Symbol
EWJ
Spread shown is an indicative inter-bank reference — actual broker spreads vary by venue and account type.
Instrument Specs
SymbolJP225
Base / Quote / USD
Contract Size1 contract
Tick Size0.01
Pip Value (USD)$1.0000
Trading Hours 14:30 – 21:00 UTC · Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
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