nikkei average jumps as powell hints at possible rate cuts
tokyo, Monday, 25 August 2025.
the tokyo stock exchange saw a surge in the nikkei average, climbing to ¥43,200, a rise of ¥550, driven by signals from us federal reserve chairman powell regarding potential interest rate cuts. this triggered increased buying in nikkei futures and a weaker yen. the remarks on august 22nd suggested possible policy adjustments. the dow jones industrial average also hit an eight-month high in response to powell’s comments.