The Nikkei Average extended its gains, ending trading about 0.62% higher than the previous day. Gains in U.S. stocks and lower crude oil prices provided support, while the market remained broadly in wait-and-see mode ahead of Nvidia's upcoming earnings report.
The Nikkei Average ended trading in the Tokyo stock market up ¥405.73 from the previous day at ¥66,262.16, extending its gains.
Buying was seen as having advanced against a backdrop of gains in U.S. stocks and falling crude oil prices, leaving the overall mood firm.
The market is awaiting Nvidia's earnings announcement, and this trend is expected to continue ahead of the release.