The Nikkei Average rose ¥495 after the opening and then traded within a range. Market trends are being reported alongside movements in major indices and figures for foreign exchange and overseas markets.
The Nikkei Average rose ¥495 after the opening, and range-bound trading continues with no clear overall direction at present.
At 09:18, the index stood at 64,824.20, approximately 687.95 points above the previous day. USD/JPY was trading broadly in the ¥156 range, while the New York market closed at 51,778.04, up +316.14 points.
In addition to movements in the Nikkei Average, the day's market developments are being reported alongside fluctuations in major markets and foreign exchange trends, with further updates awaited on the outlook.