The Nikkei 225 opened down ¥315 at ¥64,344 before rising to ¥64,659.47 in the afternoon, up 705.28 from the previous day. Movements in US and Asian equity markets are believed to have had an impact.
The market began trading with the Nikkei 225 down ¥315 at ¥64,344 at the open. The opening level was below the previous day's close. During the day, the Nikkei 225 rebounded to ¥64,659.47 in afternoon trading, up 705.28 from the previous day.
Among other major indexes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 52,342.56, down 132.54 from the previous day. China's Shanghai Composite also closed at 3,651.43, down 30.03. These figures show market trends that may have affected the Nikkei 225.
As market news, some buying back was seen after the Nikkei 225 fell at the open, and the market continued to monitor the index alongside movements in other markets. Depending on subsequent reports, attention is likely to focus on the Nikkei 225's opening level and subsequent movements.