Overseas investors were net buyers in the fifth week of September (28 September–2 October), the first net buying in 4 weeks, with net purchases totaling ¥955.9 billion. The Nikkei average rose ¥1,945 over the week.
According to Tokyo Stock Exchange data on trading by investor type for the fifth week of September, covering the combined Tokyo and Nagoya exchanges, overseas investors were net buyers for the first time in 4 weeks. Net purchases totaled ¥955.9 billion. They had been net sellers of ¥93.0 billion in the previous week.
The Nikkei Stock Average rose ¥1,945 during the week, for a gain of approximately 2.93% over the period. Strong earnings from Micron Technology were cited as one catalyst.
The article reports the view that stock movements related to AI and semiconductors supported the market. Future developments may vary depending on additional market trends and the release of corporate earnings.