In the Tokyo stock market on the morning of the 25th, the Nikkei average extended its gains, closing the morning at ¥66,318.14. It was up ¥804.15 from the previous day, while the TOPIX rose to 4,123.73. Buying centered on AI and semiconductor-related stocks on the back of gains in U.S. technology shares, while bank stocks also attracted broader buying as long-term interest rates rose.
In the Tokyo stock market on the morning of the 25th, the Nikkei average extended its gains, at one point rising more than ¥800 to recover the ¥66,000 range. It closed the morning up ¥804.15 at ¥66,318.14, while the TOPIX rose to 4,123.73.
Following gains in technology stocks in the U.S. market, buying entered the Tokyo market, centered on semiconductor-related stocks. In particular, shares including Tokyo Electron and Advantest were bought.
Against the backdrop of rising long-term interest rates, buying spread to a broad range of stocks, including bank stocks, supporting the market as a whole.
Following the day's moves, developments in U.S. technology stocks and interest-rate trends could affect the market going forward.