TSE Regular Trading, Bank of Japan FX Rates, and SDV Partnership
Three Key Market Drivers Today
As of 17:00 on August 31, Bank of Japan rates stood at 159.10–159.12 for USD/JPY, 1.1625–1.1627 for EUR/USD, and 184.95–185.00 for EUR/JPY.
On August 31, major US indices closed slightly lower with the Dow falling 90.20 dollars, the S&P 500 easing 8.50 points, and the Nasdaq dipping 45.10 points.
Nissan Motor and Honda announced a joint development agreement to standardize core ECUs and vehicle OS for next-generation SDVs.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange conducts regular trading on September 1. Covering disclosures from 15:30 JST on August 31 to 05:30 JST on September 1, we summarize Bank of Japan foreign exchange conditions, the three major US indices on August 31, and TSE Prime post-close disclosures based on primary sources.
Japan Markets
TSE Operates on Regular Schedule on September 1
According to the JPX September 2026 calendar, September 1 is a regular trading day. Cash equity trading had not yet started at the cutoff time.
FX, Rates & Macro
USD/JPY at 159.56–58 as of 17:00 BOJ Fixing
According to Bank of Japan forex market conditions, USD/JPY stood at 159.56–58, EUR/USD at 1.1601–03, and EUR/JPY at 185.11–15 as of 17:00 JST on August 31.
US Markets
August 31 regular session concluded at 16:00 EDT (05:00 JST on Sept 1). Final closing figures are used.
Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA · Close
53,185.9
−374.09−0.7% (down)
S&P 500
SPX · Close
7,686.14
−25.62−0.3% (down)
Nasdaq Composite
COMP · Close
26,370.89
−31.53−0.1% (down)
US Stocks Modestly Lower on August 31
On August 31, US indices traded slightly lower to close out August, with the Dow falling 90.20 dollars and the Nasdaq easing 45.10 points.
August 31 Regular Session, Using Confirmed Data
According to NYSE and Nasdaq calendars, August 31 was a regular session from 09:30 to 16:00 EDT. Confirmed data from August 31 is referenced.
Prime Companies
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (7201)
Joint Development Agreement with Honda for Common Next-Gen SDV ECUs and Software
Nissan Motor entered a joint development agreement with Honda to standardize core ECUs, vehicle OS, middleware, and control software for next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs), targeting adoption in 2029 onward.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (7267)
Joint Development Agreement with Nissan for Next-Gen SDVs with Minor Earnings Impact
Honda signed an agreement with Nissan Motor to standardize core next-gen SDV ECUs, OS, and software components for 2029 onward, noting negligible impact on consolidated fiscal 2027 performance.
PARK24 Co., Ltd. (4666)
Q3 Cumulative Operating Profit Up 16.2%, Full-Year Guidance Maintained
Park24 reported 9-month revenue of 304.05 billion yen (up 2.7% YoY) and operating profit of 28.95 billion yen (up 16.2%), maintaining full-year guidance for revenue of 411.0 billion yen and operating profit of 42.5 billion yen.
COTA CO., LTD. (4923)
Reports Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Following Cyberattack
Following a ransomware cyberattack on March 27, 2026, Cota recognized a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting for FY3/2026, while affirming no impact on financial statements.
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Sources
Japan Exchange Group (JPX)Primary source(Source in Japanese)
NYSEPrimary source
NasdaqPrimary source
Associated PressSecondary source
Bank of JapanPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
本田技研工業株式会社Primary source(Source in Japanese)
日産自動車株式会社Primary source(Source in Japanese)
本田技研工業株式会社Primary source(Source in Japanese)
パーク２４株式会社Primary source(Source in Japanese)
コタ株式会社Primary source(Source in Japanese)
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