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Stocks in Japan slipped Tuesday, as the Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.4% to 50339.48.

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. posted the largest decline, falling 4.8% to Y6,357, followed by shares of Rakuten Group Inc., which fell 2.7% to Y1,004. Shares of Japan Steel Works Ltd. fell 2.4% to Y7,679.

Fujitsu Ltd. was the biggest gainer during the session, gaining 2.3% to Y4,329, and SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd. gained 1.6% to Y15,240. Ibiden Co. Ltd. rounded out the top three movers, as shares gained 1.6% to Y6,731.

On the currency front, the yen strengthened 0.0% against the dollar to Y156.04.

In the bond markets, the two-year Japanese government bond yield rose 1.61 basis points to 1.172% and the 10-year JGB yield rose 0.99 basis point to 2.068%. In the U.S., the 10-year Treasury yield rose 0.60 basis point to 4.117%.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet

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December 30, 2025 02:00 ET (07:00 GMT)

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