At the opening of the morning session on the 14th, the Nikkei 225 began at ¥68,811.17, up ¥502.58 from the previous day. Nikkei 225 futures continued their overnight trading gains, while lower oil prices also provided a tailwind. The Nikkei 225's gain subsequently widened to more than ¥900.
The Nikkei 225 extended its gains at the open, starting ¥502.58 higher than the previous day at ¥68,811.17.
Buying spread across the cash market against the backdrop of gains in overnight trading of Nikkei 225 futures. Falling crude oil prices were also cited as a supportive factor.
In subsequent trading, the Nikkei 225's gain widened to more than ¥900, with reports indicating that buying-back pressure was intensifying.
The factors cited this time were the movement in Nikkei 225 futures and lower oil prices, which contributed to activity in the Nikkei 225.