Morning Edition

As of August 27, 2026 5:30 JST

Japan market: Open / US market: Regular session

TSE Regular Trading, US Indices Modestly Lower, and Seed Tender Offer

Three Key Market Drivers Today

  1. As of 17:00 on August 26, Bank of Japan rates stood at 159.00–159.02 for USD/JPY, 1.1670–1.1671 for EUR/USD, and 185.56–185.60 for EUR/JPY.

  2. On August 26, the three major US indices closed slightly lower in quiet late-August trading.

  3. Key TSE Prime disclosures included a tender offer for Seed Co. by Luxshare Precision, and NSG's new loan agreement with financial covenants.

The Tokyo Stock Exchange conducts regular trading on August 27. Covering disclosures from 15:30 JST on August 26 to 05:30 JST on August 27, we review Bank of Japan foreign exchange conditions, the three major US indices on August 26, and TSE Prime post-close disclosures based on primary sources.

Japan Markets

TSE Regular Trading on August 27

August 27 is not a market holiday on the JPX calendar, and the TSE conducts regular trading.

FX, Rates & Macro

BOJ 17:00 Spot USD/JPY at 159.00–159.02

According to the Bank of Japan, USD/JPY stood at 159.00–159.02 at 17:00 on August 26.

BLS Schedules Two Releases on August 26

The BLS scheduled two releases for August 26 at 10:00 EDT: Access to and Use of Leave, and Employee Tenures. Both were published on schedule.

US Markets

Final closing values for August 26 are used.

Dow Jones Industrial Average

DJIA · Close

53,463.88

−113.52−0.21% (down)

S&P 500

SPX · Close

7,675.7

−1.58−0.02% (down)

Nasdaq Composite

COMP · Close

26,130.2

−21.1−0.08% (down)

NASDAQ-100 and SOX Advance

On August 26, the NASDAQ-100 rose 0.32% and SOX gained 0.65%, supported by buying in major semiconductor and hardware names.

August 26 Regular Trading Session

According to NYSE and Nasdaq calendars, August 26 was a regular trading session from 09:30 to 16:00 EDT.

Prime Companies

Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. (5202)

Execution of Loan Agreement with Financial Covenants

Disclosed the execution of a term loan agreement containing specific financial covenant terms.

SEED CO., LTD. (7743)

Commencement of Tender Offer, Board Recommendation, and Dividend / Benefit Revisions

Disclosed commencement of a tender offer by Luxshare Precision Cayman, recommending shareholders tender, while abolishing dividends and benefit plans.

Weathernews Inc. (4825)

Discloses Profitability Improvement Strategy via AI and High-Margin Products

Published supplementary materials for Mid-Term Vision 2026 targeting gross profit margin above 60% through AI adoption and high-margin services.

Comture Corporation (3844)

Discloses Q1 Financial Results and Mid-Term Management Plan Update

Disclosed consolidated Q1 results for FY3/2027 alongside updates on the FY3/2027-FY3/2029 mid-term management plan.

Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc. (2127)

Discloses Listing of Raysus on TOKYO PRO Market

Announced the listing of portfolio company Raysus Inc. on the TOKYO PRO Market.

TOA CORPORATION (1885)

Publishes Archived Video and Transcript of Q1 Results Briefing

Disclosed the delayed release of archived video and transcript for the FY3/2027 Q1 financial results briefing.

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