Japan Calls on US to Support Prime Minister Takaichi

Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 124 points as SoftBank shares dropped 3.3%. Investors are cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan's rate decision, but the index was supported by 177 of its 225 components rising.

Japan's Q3 2025 GDP fell an annualized 2.3%, significantly worse than initial estimates. Private consumption rose, but investment and external demand fell, signaling economic instability.

The Japanese government has been left with a record amount of unclaimed inheritance in its vaults last year, as the number of elderly people is rising sharply and more people are reaching the end of their lives without immediate family. This trend leads to a significant increase in unclaimed assets, as deceased individuals often have no direct heirs to claim their property.

Japan's Defense Ministry accuses Chinese air force of a dangerous maneuver near Okinawa. The incident has led to a diplomatic protest and comes amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.