The Nikkei 225 rose as buying spread across AI- and semiconductor-related stocks in the Tokyo market on the 18th, closing the morning session at ¥64,662.11, up ¥525.86 from the previous day. The market remains cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting.
The Nikkei 225 ended trading in the Tokyo market on the 18th at ¥64,662.11, up ¥525.86 from the previous day's close. Buying orders spread across AI- and semiconductor-related stocks, lifting prices overall.
A key factor supporting the market was the notable buying of AI- and semiconductor-related stocks. Movements in this group of stocks pushed the index higher.
At the same time, market movements took place amid caution ahead of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting.