The Nikkei 225 rebounded in Tokyo trading on the 28th, closing ¥273.58 higher than the previous day at ¥66,405.56. Buying interest focused on some AI- and semiconductor-related stocks, while market moves ahead of the Jackson Hole meeting in the United States were also evident.
The Nikkei 225 closed at ¥66,405.56 in Tokyo trading on the 28th, up ¥273.58 from the previous day. Buying led by gains in US technology stocks prevailed in the morning, and at one point during the session the index was up more than ¥700.
Buying interest focused on some artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor-related stocks, with movements centered on particular issues. Gains in individual stocks were observed in line with the Nikkei 225's movement.
Ahead of the speech by the US Federal Reserve chair at Jackson Hole, the market focused on US market trends and monetary policy-related topics. Investors maintained a wait-and-see stance while monitoring developments in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks.