The Nikkei 225 ended the morning session on the 26th at ¥66,227.55, up ¥371.12 from the previous day. Buying emerged in stocks that had declined, while bank stocks supported the market on expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike.
The Nikkei 225 ended the morning session at ¥66,227.55, up ¥371.12 from the previous day. Buying emerged in high-priced stocks that had recently declined.
Selling led the market from the opening, centered on semiconductor- and AI-related stocks, and the decline at one point widened to more than ¥450.
Advantest and SoftBank Group showed signs of buying back shares, providing support for the market.
Expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike prompted buying in bank stocks, supporting the broader market.