The Nikkei 225 rebounded for the first time in 3 trading sessions in the Tokyo stock market on the 30th, closing at ¥66,753.72. Buying led gains in the morning, particularly in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks.
The Nikkei Stock Average closed at ¥66,753.72 on the 30th, up ¥1,272.45 from the previous day, reaching its highest level since 18 August. Buying led gains from the morning, and the recovery widened into the afternoon session.
Buying of AI- and semiconductor-related stocks led gains against a backdrop of higher US semiconductor stocks, strengthening expectations for further gains in some names. As the market recovered, overseas institutional investors became more active buyers of stock index futures.
According to Nikkei QUICK News, the Nikkei's rise marked its first rebound in 3 trading sessions. The market may remain focused on the direction of the index.