Concerns in the bond market lessened after the US Treasury announced plans to more than double its purchases of long-term debt. The US 30-year Treasury yield had reached a high not seen since 2007. Japan's 10-year government bond yield also fell to approximately 2.84%, down from a 30-year high of 2.95%.

In July, Japan's trade deficit grew significantly due to record-high imports, primarily driven by crude oil purchases, while exports remained strong, particularly for AI-related chips. Key gainers included Kioxia Holdings (+6%), SoftBank Group (+3.1%), Toyota Motor (+4.3%), Nintendo (+2.4%), and Advantest (+1%).