On 10/5, the Nikkei 225 rebounded sharply, while gains in the Dow and Shanghai Composite suggested broad risk appetite. The dollar-yen exchange rate hovered around ¥157.7.
As of 09:41, the Nikkei Stock Average stood at 69,773.92, up sharply by 1,464.46 from the previous day. Market conditions were reportedly dominated by positive factors.
In the U.S. market, the Dow closed at 51,176.96, up 250.40 from the previous day, and buying factors in the U.S. market may have affected Japanese equities.
The Shanghai Composite rose modestly to 3,842.19, up 11.74. Strength in Asian markets continues to attract attention.
In the foreign exchange market, the U.S. dollar was trading at approximately ¥157.70, down 0.17% from the previous day. Overall, favorable developments in overseas markets appear to be supporting the Japanese market.