The Nikkei Average rose sharply at the opening of the afternoon session in the Tokyo stock market, although the size of the gain has narrowed from the morning session. Related indicators have also moved against the backdrop of developments in the United States and China.
At the opening of the afternoon session in the Tokyo stock market, the Nikkei Average was trading at a higher level than in the morning session. The Nikkei Average reached ¥61,339.74, up ¥520.38 at the time of reporting, or 0.86%.
Meanwhile, the Dow closed at 52,297.09, up 0.07%, a move of -189.40 points from the previous day, while the Shanghai Composite stood at 3,655.82, down 24.81 points, or 0.67%. Although the Nikkei's gain overall indicates strength, momentum at the open may have been restrained.
The market data is based on market information provided by Kabutan, a Japanese market information service. While the Nikkei Average has moved in tandem with major stock indexes, it has fluctuated under the influence of contributions from other markets and leading indicators.