In Tokyo trading after the holiday, the Nikkei Average is expected to trade in a range from the ¥66,700 level to ¥67,300, straddling the previous close, with buying and selling likely to remain mixed. Meanwhile, U.S. semiconductor stocks have risen, which could encourage buying in AI-related stocks.
In Tokyo trading after the holiday, the Nikkei Average is expected to move in a range of ¥66,700 to ¥67,300, straddling the previous session's close of ¥66,970. Some market participants expect selling to lead across a broad range of stocks.
In the U.S. market, the three major indexes all fell on the 10th and 11th, but U.S. semiconductor stocks rose on the 11th. Semiconductor-related stocks are expected to see periods of buying.
Against this backdrop, buying and selling are also expected to be mixed in the Tokyo market, in line with movements in U.S. stock prices. Attention will focus on semiconductor-related stocks, including AI-related names.
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