The Nikkei 225 rebounded in Tokyo trading on the morning of the 9th, standing at ¥59,411.34, up approximately ¥1,976 from the previous weekend. Buying spread, particularly in AI and semiconductor stocks, following gains in US equities, resulting in broad-based advances.
The Nikkei 225 rebounded in Tokyo trading on the morning of the 9th, with the morning close at ¥59,411.34, up ¥1,976.57 from the previous weekend. Following gains in technology stocks in the US market, buying led across a wide range of issues in Tokyo, including AI-related stocks. The Nikkei 225's gain temporarily exceeded ¥2,000 just before the morning close.
In the US market on the 6th, the Dow fell for a second consecutive session, while the Nasdaq Composite rose and the SOX index ended up more than 4%. As concerns about data-center construction eased, buying returned to AI-related stocks, which is believed to have affected the investment environment for DI.
On the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market on the 9th, 1,483 stocks advanced, accounting for approximately 95% of the market, resulting in near-universal gains. After the Nikkei 225 fell sharply on the 6th, the market maintained its rebound, with buying spreading among investors seeking a technical rebound as concerns about AI regulation eased.
In the domestic equity market, stocks that raised their outlooks for fiscal-year-end March earnings produced mixed reactions. Mitsubishi Heavy rebounded sharply on the 9th, while TOWA, a semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker, also surged. The performance of these groups suggested that some buying was returning to stocks with strong earnings, supporting overall market demand.