The Nikkei 225 closed at ¥61,248.59, up ¥789.01 from the previous day, marking a third straight gain. With the risk-off unwind continuing, particularly in AI-related shares, market-wide activity strengthened.
The Nikkei 225 closed up ¥789.01 at ¥61,248.59, rising for a third consecutive session. Estimated trading volume on the Prime Market was approximately 2.7 billion shares, while estimated trading value was approximately ¥869.68 billion.
Across the market, 836 stocks advanced and 668 declined. Although the market did not achieve a broad-based rise, the upward trend continued against a backdrop of the risk-off unwind.
A number of stocks, including the stock with the highest trading value, attracted firm buying, and sentiment strengthened on related developments involving AI-related shares.