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Tokyo Stocks Close Lower on Rising Japanese Bond Yields, Inflation Fears

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Published May 20, 2026 3:53 PM ・ Updated May 20, 2026 10:25 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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On May 20, the Tokyo stock market closed lower.
A rise in government bond yields and persistent inflation fears, compounded by U.S.
President Trump's renewed threats to attack Iran, weakened investor confidence.

On May 20, the Tokyo stock market closed lower. A rise in government bond yields and persistent inflation fears, compounded by U.S. President Trump's renewed threats to attack Iran, weakened investor confidence. The Nikkei 225 index fell 1.23% to 59804.41, while the Topix index dropped 1.53% to 3791.65.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605200210.aspx Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: May 20, 2026

(CNA Tokyo, May 20, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Tokyo stocks closed lower today due to rising government bond yields and lingering inflation concerns, which further battered investor confidence already shaken by U.S. President Trump's renewed threats to attack Iran. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 746.18 points, or 1.23%, to close at 59804.41. The broader Topix index dropped 59.02 points, or 1.53%, to 3791.65. (Translator: Chang Hsiao-wen) 1150520

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