The Nikkei Average started the week with the previous week’s closing price at ¥66,364, while all 3 major U.S. stock indexes rose and the yen traded in the ¥157 range. The market continues to await developments.
Attention is focused on Tokyo trading before the open at the start of the week, with the Nikkei Average having closed the previous week at ¥66,364.
The 3 major U.S. stock indexes were reported to have risen, at times heightening caution toward overseas developments.
The yen was reported to be trading in the ¥157 range, and exchange-rate movements are expected to affect Japanese stocks at times.