Nikkei 225 Faces Downside Risk as Japan Market Reopens After Holiday Break

Japan's Nikkei 225 is expected to open lower on September 24, 2026, as trading resumes following a two-day holiday for Respect for the Aged Day and the Autumn Equinox. The index had rallied more than 1,500 points, or 2.3%, across three consecutive sessions before the break, and now sits just above the 65,000-point level. The three-session advance lifted the benchmark to a fresh threshold, leaving it vulnerable to profit-taking when the market reopens. Investors are weighing whether the recent rally can be sustained against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty. The Nikkei's previous close above 65,000 marks a significant technical level, and analysts expect volatility as traders reassess positions after the extended weekend. Broader Asian markets are also watching for cues from Japanese equities at the open.