The Nikkei Stock Average extended its gains against a backdrop of higher U.S. stocks, ending at ¥66,262, up ¥405 from the previous day. Buying focused on major stocks, with gains in the financial sector standing out.
The Nikkei Stock Average maintained its upward trend today, rising to ¥66,262 near its closing level. It was up ¥405 from the previous day’s close compared with the closing level on the same day last year.
Buying led the market against a backdrop of firm U.S. stocks, with buying reportedly spreading mainly across major stocks.
Gains in the financial sector were particularly notable, and buying in financial-related stocks was seen as supporting the market as a whole.