The Nikkei rebounded for the first time in 3 days. It closed at ¥64,621.24, up ¥545.82. Although U.S. markets presented a mixed backdrop, buying interest broadened on gains in AI-related stocks, and the Nikkei extended its advance from the open.
The Nikkei rebounded on the 21st following the previous day's decline, while afternoon market conditions also affected the overall trend. It closed at ¥64,621.24, having risen to the ¥65,400 range during the day, but narrowed its gains in the afternoon and moved away from its highs toward the close. Nikkei trading volume was approximately 2.17 billion shares, and trading value was approximately ¥6.92 trillion.
Nonferrous metals, banks and insurance were relatively firm across the market, while retail, pulp and paper, and mining declined. Tokyo Ohka Kogyo and AI MechaTech both rose sharply after announcing the establishment of a joint venture. Change Holdings, meanwhile, fell sharply after disclosing an information leak caused by unauthorized access to a subsidiary.
Tokyo Ohka Kogyo surged during trading, while AI MechaTech also posted a notable gain. After buying momentum during the day had run its course, the market failed to maintain the morning's sharp advance and upside resistance strengthened, although it remained in positive territory overall. TOPIX, the Tokyo Stock Exchange index, was up 34.52 points, while the Growth Market also showed a modest rebound.
There were no major moves in the foreign exchange or bond markets, and dollar-yen traded around ¥158. The focus for the broader market was whether the Nikkei's rebound would continue, with individual stocks potentially diverging depending on developments ahead.