The Nikkei 225 started the afternoon session up ¥1,065.26 from the previous day at ¥63,254.91. Advantest and Resonac were among the stocks that posted sharp gains, while caution was also evident regarding further upside ahead of this week's FOMC, ECB and BOJ policy meeting announcements.
The Nikkei 225 started the afternoon session up ¥1,065.26 from the previous day at ¥63,254.91, with gains narrowing slightly from the morning close. The dollar-yen rate was trading around ¥157.60-70, and the Nikkei 225 remained firm as Asian markets lacked a clear direction.
By sector, nonferrous metals, electric appliances, and glass and ceramics products led the gains, while real estate, pharmaceuticals, and land transportation declined. Among the stocks ranking highest by trading value were Ibiden, Advantest, SoftBank Group, SUMCO, Resonac, Lasertec, KOKUSAI, SCREEN HD, TDK, and Disco.