Buoyed by gains in US technology stocks and helped by easing concerns over supply in crude oil futures, Tokyo stocks extended their gains. The Nikkei 225 closed ¥737.12 higher than the previous day, while TOPIX also rose.
In the Tokyo stock market on the 6th, the Nikkei 225 extended its gains against a backdrop of rising US technology stocks and easing concerns over supply in crude oil futures. Buying spread toward the close, and it was reported that the overall reluctance to buy had eased.
The Nikkei 225 closed at ¥70,683.98, up ¥737.12 from the previous day, while TOPIX rose 38.34 points to 4,183.56. Trading volume was reportedly approximately 2.137 billion shares.