The Nikkei 225 opened higher in Tokyo, starting trading at ¥57,960.70, up ¥525.93 from the previous day. Gains in US technology stocks and declines in crude oil futures supported sentiment.
The Nikkei 225 opened at ¥57,960.70, up ¥525.93 from the previous day, while the TOPIX also got off to a firm start. A rebound in technology stocks and declines in crude oil futures supported market sentiment.
Buying prevailed in AI and semiconductor-related stocks, while major stocks including Toyota Motor and Sony Group were relatively firm. SoftBank Group, however, was lacklustre.