The Nikkei opened slightly lower but later turned higher. Semiconductor stocks were mixed, while gains in Meta shares were reported to have supported the market. The market appeared to be reacting to trends in U.S. markets, and investors are watching developments after the open.
The Nikkei Stock Average started slightly lower at the Tokyo market open, down 0.13% from the previous day at ¥64,539.36, but later turned higher. News reports indicated mixed performance among semiconductor stocks.
Gains in Meta shares were cited as a factor supporting the market. Although individual stocks remained subject to uncertainty, there were also instances of dip-buying across the market.