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07.04.2025

07.04.2025The Market Crash Day

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 07.04.2025.

It displays 47 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.04.2025The Market Crash Day
The third-largest crash in Nikkei history dominated Japanese media as markets opened with a dramatic plunge below 31,000 points, a level not seen in 18 months. By early morning, losses exceeded 2,900 points as panic selling spread across Asia, with Hong Kong eventually falling 13%.

The market collapse directly continued the previous days' trade war escalation, with China's 34% retaliatory tariffs against the US triggering fears of global recession. Japanese corporations began revising FY2026 forecasts from growth to decline.

Prime Minister Ishiba's response evolved throughout the day, from emphasizing Japan's "fairness" in trade to holding a much-anticipated phone call with Trump by early afternoon. Their conversation resulted in an agreement to appoint cabinet-level tariff negotiators.

As Japan grappled with economic turmoil, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited Iwoto Island, beginning commemorations for the 80th anniversary of WWII's end.
07.04.2025
00:14
7日午前の東京株式市場で日経平均株価の下げ幅が一時1200円を超えた。米トランプ大統領が2日発表した「相互関税」に対して、中国政府が4日夜に米国からの全ての輸入品に34%の追加関税をかけると発表。関税の応酬が世界経済の急激な減速につながるとの警戒で、市場心理が大幅に悪化している。 日経平均は先週1週間で3000円超(9%)下落していた。前週末4日の米株式市場ではダウ工業株30種平均が前日比223…
00:14
00:30
7日午前の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は大幅に続落し、一時3万1000円を割り込んだ。3万1000円割れは約1年半ぶり。米国が2日決めた相互関税に対して、中国政府は4日夜に米国からの全ての輸入品に34%の追加関税をかけると発表。関税の応酬が世界経済の急激な減速につながるとの警戒で、市場心理が大幅に悪化している。 東証プライム市場は9割超の銘柄が下落する全面安の展開だった。主力株が軒並み下落し、東京…
00:30

00:39Nikkei Crashes Below 31,000 On China-US Tariff War

The newspapers report on a severe plunge in Japanese stock markets, with the Nikkei dropping below 31,000 points for the first time in about 18 months (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This market tumble is directly linked to escalating trade tensions, as China announced 34% additional tariffs on all US imports in response to recent US tariff measures (Nikkei Shimbun). Japanese stocks have been particularly hard-hit by these trade war concerns, exacerbated by a strengthening yen and activities of macro hedge funds (Nikkei Asia, The Japan Times).
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00:54
01:10
7日午前の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は大幅に続落し、一時3万1000円を割り込んだ。3万1000円割れは約1年半ぶり。下げ幅は一時2900円を超えた。米国が2日決めた相互関税に対して、中国政府は4日夜に米国からの全ての輸入品に34%の追加関税をかけると発表。関税の応酬が世界経済の急激な減速につながるとの警戒で、市場心理が大幅に悪化している。 東証プライム市場は9割超の銘柄が下落する全面安の展開だ…
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01:41
02:51

02:52Asia Stock Markets Crash 9% As Tariff War Intensifies

The newspapers report on a dramatic stock market crash across Asia, with Japanese markets plunging 9% alongside Taiwan and Hong Kong markets (Nikkei Asia). The Nikkei average temporarily fell below 31,000 points for the first time in about 18 months, with losses exceeding 2,900 points at one point (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This market turmoil is directly attributed to escalating US-China tariff tensions, as China announced 34% additional tariffs on all US imports (Nikkei Shimbun). Separately, a medical helicopter crash in Nagasaki Prefecture has resulted in three confirmed deaths (Kyodo News English).
04:03
04:12
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday arrived on Iwoto Island in the Pacific, the site of a fierce World War II battle between the United States and Japan, in the first of a series of engagements to mark 80 years since the end of the conflict.
04:12

05:43Nikkei Crashes 2,900 Points As Imperial Couple Marks WWII Anniversary

The newspapers report on Japan's financial markets plummeting as the Nikkei average fell below 31,000 points for the first time in 18 months, dropping over 2,900 points temporarily due to Trump tariff concerns (Nikkei Shimbun, The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia, Japan Business Press). In other news, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited Iwoto Island, marking the first of several engagements commemorating the 80th anniversary of WWII's end (Kyodo News English). Meanwhile, controversy surrounds an Israeli producer's project as Gaza doctors describe a night when hundreds of Palestinians were killed (Huffington Post Japan). The ETC toll system issues have been resolved (Yahoo News Japan).
06:21
06:45
7日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は大幅に続落し、一時3万1000円を割り込んだ。3万1000円割れは2023年10月31日以来、約1年半ぶり。下げ幅は一時2900円を超えた。米国が2日発表した「相互関税」に対して、中国政府は4日夜に米国からの全ての輸入品に34%の追加関税をかけると発表。関税の応酬が世界経済の急激な減速につながるとの警戒で、市場心理が大幅に悪化している。 【関連記事】 7日の日経平…
06:45

07:46Nikkei Records Third-Largest Crash Ever

The newspapers report on a historic crash in Asian markets triggered by escalating US-China tariff tensions. Japan's Nikkei suffered its third-largest daily loss ever, plunging by over 2,644 points to close at 31,136 yen amid fears of global economic slowdown (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun). The sell-off extended across Asia-Pacific with Hong Kong's market dropping 11% and Taiwan's TAIEX falling 9% (Nikkei Asia). In response, the Japanese government is now considering supplementary budget measures to counter Trump's tariff impact (Yahoo News Japan).
08:19

09:29Asia Markets Crash As Region Scrambles To Counter Tariffs

The newspapers report on East Asian responses to U.S. tariffs amid a devastating market sell-off. Asian stock markets have suffered massive losses with Japan's Nikkei experiencing its third-largest drop in history and Hong Kong plunging 13% (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Regional governments are implementing countermeasures against U.S. tariff policies, with Japan's Prime Minister emphasizing "fairness" in trade discussions (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan). The panic selling shows no signs of abating as investors fear prolonged trade tensions will damage the global economy.
09:45
10:54
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday paid their respects to the war dead on Iwoto Island in the Pacific, the site of a fierce World War II battle between the United States and Japan, in the first of a series of visits to commemorate 80 years since the end of the war.
10:54
11:11
トランプ米政権の相互関税を受け、企業業績への不安が広がっている。市場では国内上場企業の2026年3月期の業績予想を増益から一転減益に見直す動きも出てきた。7日の日経平均株価は過去3番目に大きな下落幅となった。各国の関税応酬が景気後退につながる懸念から、世界での株安の連鎖に歯止めが掛からない。 7日の東京株式市場では日経平均株価が3日続落した。終値は前営業日比2644円安の3万1136円58銭とな…
11:11

12:30Ishiba-Trump Call Amid Historic Market Crash

The newspapers report on Prime Minister Ishiba's much-anticipated call with Trump regarding tariffs (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan). Markets continue their dramatic decline, with the Nikkei average dropping 2,644 points, the third-largest drop in history, as investors fear global recession amid escalating tariff tensions (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Japanese corporations are now revising their FY2026 forecasts from profit growth to decline. Separately, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited Iwoto Island to honor WWII war dead, marking the first of several commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the war's end (Kyodo News).
13:03
トランプ米政権の相互関税を受け、企業業績への不安が広がっている。市場では国内上場企業の2025年度の業績予想を増益から一転減益に見直す動きも出てきた。7日の日経平均株価は過去3番目に大きな下落幅となった。各国の関税応酬が景気後退につながる懸念から、世界での株安の連鎖に歯止めが掛からない。 7日の東京株式市場では日経平均株価が3日続落した。終値は前営業日比2644円安の3万1136円58銭となった…
13:03
13:11
トランプ米政権の相互関税を受け、企業業績への不安が広がっている。市場では国内上場企業の2025年度の業績予想を増益から一転減益に見直す動きも出てきた。7日の日経平均株価は過去3番目に大きな下落幅となった。各国の関税応酬が景気後退につながる懸念から、世界での株安の連鎖に歯止めが掛からない。 7日の東京株式市場では日経平均株価が3日続落した。終値は前営業日比2644円安の3万1136円58銭となった…
13:11
13:37
【ニューヨーク=竹内弘文】7日の米株式市場でダウ工業株30種平均の前週末比下げ幅は一時1200ドルを超えた。取引時間中として約11カ月ぶりに3万8000ドルを割り込んだ。2日にトランプ米政権が発表した相互関税による米景気の後退懸念が高まっており、金融市場の動揺が続いている。 関税発表以降、世界同時株安が止まらない。トランプ米大統領は6日、記者団に対し「(株式相場の)下落は望んでいないが、問題を解…
13:37

14:04Dow Plunges 1,700 Points As Recession Fears Intensify

The newspapers report on the dramatic market sell-off continuing with the Dow Jones temporarily plunging 1,700 points amid persistent recession fears (Nikkei Shimbun). The Japanese Prime Minister held a telephone conference with the US President, expressing "strong concerns" about the economic situation (Yahoo News Japan). This comes amid ongoing coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (Huffington Post Japan), Ishiba's earlier call with Trump regarding tariffs (Japan Times), the imperial couple's WWII commemoration visit (Kyodo News), and Asian banks suffering from declining hopes of BOJ policy normalization (Nikkei Asia).
14:27

16:38Ishiba's Polite Tariff Diplomacy

The newspapers report on Prime Minister Ishiba's diplomatic response to Trump's tariff threat through a polite phone call establishing cabinet-level negotiations (The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia). This comes as markets experienced extreme volatility with the Dow Jones temporarily plunging 1,700 points amid conflicting tariff information (Nikkei Shimbun). Ishiba emphasized Japanese investments' contribution to the American economy during discussions (Nikkei Asia). In separate news, the U.S. President has ordered a re-examination of a USS acquisition (Yahoo News Japan), while the imperial couple's WWII commemoration visit continues receiving coverage (Kyodo News).
17:01
19:16

22:42Market Turmoil As Trump Pushes Tariffs Despite Criticism

The newspapers report on the market volatility following Trump's tariff announcements, with the Dow Jones temporarily plunging over 1,700 points before recovering somewhat to close 349 points down (Nikkei Shimbun). Trump's administration is proceeding with "reckless tariff policies" despite stock market turmoil and widespread criticism, with analysts examining his true intentions behind these measures (Japan Business Press). Meanwhile, Trump and Prime Minister Ishiba have agreed to appoint cabinet-level negotiators for tariff discussions, with Scott Bessent leading the U.S. team and currency issues potentially on the agenda (Nikkei Asia, Japan Times).