The Nikkei 225 retreated from Thursday's record but clawed back some losses by the close of trading.
On May 8 the Nikkei 225 index fell back from the record it set the previous day. Companies began releasing earnings reports during the session.
Technology shares and concerns over conflict weighed on sentiment. Oil-related moves also factored into trading.
Attention on the Tokyo Stock Exchange remains focused on upcoming corporate results.
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Tokyo stocks plunged on March 9, 2026, as surging oil prices fueled by escalating Middle East tensions rattled investors. The Nikkei 225 average fell 5.2% to close at 52,728.72, after dipping as much as 7.6% intraday. Fears of inflation and economic slowdown intensified amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Japan's Nikkei share average briefly topped 60,000 on Thursday before profit-taking reversed the gains, closing 0.75% lower at 59,140.23 after hitting a record high of 60,013.98. Geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East weighed on sentiment amid rising oil prices. U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement extending the ceasefire with Iran supported early rises, though Iranian officials rejected any agreement.
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Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average surged 5.6 percent to close at a record 62,833.84 on optimism about a potential U.S.-Iran agreement.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite indices climbed to new record levels, supported by gains in artificial intelligence stocks and robust corporate results.
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Germany's DAX index hit 24,260 points intraday on Thursday, its highest level in six weeks, closing at 24,154 points up 0.4 percent. Investors are optimistic amid hopes for an end to Middle East hostilities between Iran and the US. The S&P 500, Nikkei, and MSCI World also reached records.
Asian equities opened higher, tracking gains in US stocks and Treasuries, as investors overlooked geopolitical tensions. Markets displayed cautious optimism despite worries over oil prices and inflation, with the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision pending. Oil prices held near $103 amid expectations of continued volatility until energy stabilizes.
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Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly 6% higher for the week, snapping a six-week losing streak after a ceasefire between the US and Iran. Both indices rose 1.2% on Friday. Investors adopted a risk-on approach amid reduced volatility.