JP 225 forecast: the index has completed its correction
The JP 225 stock index has completed its correction after reaching a new all-time high and is poised to climb higher. The JP 225 forecast for today is positive.
JP 225 forecast: key takeaways
Recent data: Japan’s GDP growth for Q4 2025 came in at 0.2% year-on-year
Market impact: the effect on the Japanese equity market is moderately negative
Fundamental analysis
The published Japanese GDP data, at 0.2% year-on-year, compared to expectations of 1.6%, indicates a significantly weaker economic recovery than the market had anticipated. For the JP 225 index, this typically forms a moderately negative initial signal, as expectations for revenue growth among companies focused on domestic demand deteriorate and investor caution increases regarding the coming quarters.
According to Goldman Sachs, hedge funds have purchased the bulk of Asian equities over the past decade. Last week, emerging and developed Asian markets recorded the largest net hedge fund inflows since 2016, supported by optimism surrounding companies involved in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
RoboForex Market Analysis & Forex Forecasts
Attention!
Forecasts presented in this section only reflect the author’s private opinion and should not be considered as guidance for trading. RoboForex bears no responsibility for trading results based on trading recommendations described in these analytical reviews.
Sincerely,
The RoboForex Team