The NT ratio reached 16.68 times, its highest level in approximately 2.5 months, as the Nikkei extended its gains sharply. Meanwhile, selling was prominent in bank stocks, with market drivers divided between buying of high-priced stocks and movements in bank stocks.
In Tokyo trading, the Nikkei rose ¥2,203 from the previous day, a 3.3% gain, as AI-related and semiconductor stocks were bought. The Nikkei rose to its highest level since 5 August.
The NT ratio, calculated by dividing the Nikkei by TOPIX, stood at 16.68 times, its highest level in approximately 2.5 months. TOPIX, meanwhile, gained only 0.6%.