The Nikkei opened on the 30th at ¥647.32 above the previous day, starting with a sharp rebound. Following developments in the US market, buying prevailed in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks.
The Nikkei average opened on the 30th at ¥66,128.59, up ¥647.32 from the previous day. Although the Dow and Nasdaq fell in the US market on the 29th, the SOX index rebounded, prompting early buying in Tokyo.
At the start of trading, the yen-denominated settlement price for Chicago Nikkei futures was ¥66,305, up ¥475 from the previous day. As of 09:02, the dollar traded in the low ¥157 range and the euro in the low ¥178 range.
In related developments that day, buying prevailed in AI (artificial intelligence) and semiconductor-related stocks, and views were expressed that interest would remain focused on technology sectors in the stock market.
Market information also continued to carry flash reports on pre-opening market orders for the morning session and individual stock movements, with attention focused on the Nikkei's gain.