On the 6th, buying centered on financials, services and nonferrous metals, while bonds fell and long-term interest rates rose. The Nikkei 225 was reported to be approaching its highest closing level in about 3 months.
Japanese stocks rose overall on the 6th. Although the moves in the various indices were suggestive, the article did not provide a specific level for the Nikkei 225. It stated that financials, services and nonferrous metals were bought relatively strongly.
In the bond market, prices fell and yields rose. Rising long-term interest rates were cited as the background to the move. There was also speculation that selling had taken the lead in the equity market.
The rise in US long-term interest rates is viewed as having affected the domestic market. The article suggests this linkage, and indicates that investors need to closely monitor interest-rate trends.