The Nikkei 225 extended its gains in Tokyo trading on the 26th, closing at ¥66,262.16, up ¥405.73 from the previous day. Falling US crude prices and gains in US stocks supported buying.
The Nikkei 225 extended its gains in Tokyo trading on the 26th. The index closed at ¥66,262.16, up ¥405.73 from the previous day, as buy orders increased.
Falling US crude oil futures prices provided a tailwind for the Nikkei 225, while gains in US stocks also appear to have contributed.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange Stock Price Index, or TOPIX, rose 17.35 points to 4,111.02, while trading volume was approximately 1.8535 billion shares.