Japan stocks hindered by higher cost of capital as interest rates rise

EquitiesJAPEX, Mebuki Financial boost ROE targets, looking to buck trendThe Nikkei Stock Average has seen increased volatility since reaching a record high on June 25. (Photo by Jumpei Kinefuchi)AKIRA INUJIMASeptember 1, 2026 06:18 JSTTOKYO -- 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.Read NextLatest on Equities

Japan stocks hindered by higher cost of capital as interest rates rise

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