Equities
JAPEX, Mebuki Financial boost ROE targets, looking to buck trend
The Nikkei Stock Average has seen increased volatility since reaching a record high on June 25. (Photo by Jumpei Kinefuchi)
AKIRA INUJIMA
September 1, 2026 06:18 JST
TOKYO — Rising interest rates have hampered Japanese equities in recent weeks by lifting the companies’ cost of capital — and the return demanded by investors — exacerbating volatility caused by sharp fluctuations in artificial intelligence stocks.
