Tokyo woke up feeling better
Japanese shares are trading sharply higher on Tuesday, clawing back some of the losses from the prior two sessions. The Nikkei 225 pushed back above the 62,800 level, which is the market's way of saying, "Okay, let's try that again."
Why the bounce?
The lift appears tied to broadly positive cues from Wall Street on Monday, plus strength in exporters. When U.S. markets are in a good mood, Japan often gets the after-party invite — especially for companies that benefit from a softer yen and healthier global risk appetite.
Why investors should care
This isn't just a random green screen on a trading terminal. A move like this can ripple through global risk sentiment, currency expectations, and exporter-heavy sectors that live and die by overseas demand.
- Exporters tend to get extra juice when global stocks are firm and the yen is less of a buzzkill.
- A rebound after two down sessions suggests traders aren't ready to call the trend yet.
- For global investors, Japan's tone can be a decent read on whether risk appetite is still alive and kicking.
Big picture: when Tokyo starts sprinting, global markets usually pay attention — even if everyone pretends they're not watching the Nikkei at breakfast.