Nikkei 225 (Tokyo Stock Exchange) closes above 71,000 points on December 31, 2026 (confirmed by TSE closing price or Bloomberg by January 1, 2027)
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Published on 12. October 2026
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Predicted for 31. December 2026
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Based on: Speculative
The Nikkei 225 is trading at ~69,170 points on October 12, 2026 (+43.5% YoY, 52-week high: 72,832). A threshold of 71,000 requires a further gain of ~+2.6% over the remaining ~11 weeks of the year. Analyst consensus (QUICK survey, 114 firms): year-end median 71,704 points; Nomura base case 70,000; BofA (most bearish outlier) 61,000. Drivers: 19.2% TOPIX earnings growth forecast for FY2026 (Nomura), structural capital inflows into Japanese equities (Buffett effect), BoJ terminal rate expectation ~1.1% — anchored, no shock expected. The 71,000 threshold sits just below the analyst consensus median and is therefore rated as achievable by slightly more than half of polled houses.
Data basis for this prediction
- Nikkei 225 Kurs 12.10.2026: ~69.170 Punkte, 52-Wochen-Hoch 72.832 (Investing.com / TradingEconomics)
- QUICK-Umfrage (114 Firmen): Nikkei 225 Jahresschluss-Median 71.704 Punkte (capital.com, Stand 12.10.2026)
- Nomura: Nikkei 225 Basisfall-Jahresprognose 70.000 Punkte (BingX, Stand 12.10.2026)
- Bank of America: Nikkei 225 bärische Jahresprognose 61.000 Punkte; TOPIX-Gewinnwachstum +19,2% FY2026 (trustfinance.com, Stand 12.10.2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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