The Nikkei 225 was trading firmly at around ¥64,000 at about 10:00 during the morning session. Buying by overseas short-term investors, supported by higher South Korean stocks, and gains in AI-related stocks also supported the market.
The Nikkei 225 was firm in the Tokyo stock market around the middle of the morning session on the 28th, trading about ¥700 higher than the previous day. Gains in the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) also helped push up the market, while buying by overseas short-term investors supported the Nikkei 225. AI-related stocks, including semiconductor stocks, led market buying, while selling of domestic-demand stocks was also notable. Nitto Denko, Capcom and Tokio Marine were among the stocks that stood out for their declines.
Advantest, Fast Retailing and SoftBank Group traded higher, while game stocks such as Konami Group and Bandai Namco Holdings were generally lower. In the morning session, Tokyo Electron traded firmly, while Kioxia also rose sharply, supporting the Nikkei 225.
As of 10:00, estimated trading value on the TSE Prime Market was ¥2.2766 trillion, while trading volume was 640.12 million shares. Given the Nikkei 225's performance, buying interest in AI-related stocks may continue as a trend among related stocks.
Market data, including the Nikkei 225's level, individual stock movements and trading volume, has been reported through Nikkei QUICK News.
Inflows of overseas funds have been observed against the backdrop of developments in the South Korean market, and risk appetite is strengthening across the market overall.