The Nikkei 225 rose by more than ¥500 at one point during morning trading, closing the morning session ¥225 higher than the previous day at ¥65,495. Buying in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks supported the market as higher oil prices weighed on stocks amid tensions in the Middle East.
The Nikkei 225 ultimately ended the morning session in Tokyo on the 9th at ¥65,495, up ¥225 from the previous day. The index's gain exceeded ¥500 at one point, and buying broadened despite the impact of higher oil prices.
Buying in some AI- and semiconductor-related stocks, which supported the advance, resumed and helped underpin the market. The Nikkei 225 fell at the open before turning higher.
Among individual stocks, SoftBank Group rose more than 3%. In the trading house sector, Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsui & Co. also attracted buying.