The Nikkei Average was up ¥589 in morning trading, as views spread that excessive concerns over an AI-related slowdown had paused. Meanwhile, pharmaceutical stocks that had relatively lagged were bought, attracting increased interest.
The Nikkei Average was up ¥589 in morning trading. Trading got off to a start with some of the caution surrounding the previous day's market moves having eased.
In the market, views spread that excessive concerns over an AI-related slowdown had eased, and trading reflected awareness of a pause in the trend.
Pharmaceutical stocks that had been lagging attracted buying, and interest in the pharmaceutical sector increased on a relative basis.