The Nikkei Average edged lower, but formed a bullish closing marubozu at the market close, causing the 25-day moving average to turn upward based on closing prices. Movements in U.S. markets and other indicators were also reported.
The Nikkei Average edged lower, trading at ¥66,311.93 as of 15:30, down ¥93.63 from the previous day. Overall market movements remained calm within a limited range.
The index formed a bullish closing marubozu toward the close and traded above the 25-day moving average. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also edged up by 34.11 points, and reports suggested that global market trends may have affected the Japanese market.