In Tokyo trading on the 25th, stocks recovered after falling sharply at one point, with the Nikkei 225 closing about ¥300 higher than the previous day. Some semiconductor-related stocks, nonferrous metals stocks, and bank and insurance stocks attracted buying.
In Tokyo trading on the 25th, stocks recovered after falling at the start of trading, and declines in stocks such as Advantest narrowed during the morning session. Toward the close, the Nikkei 225 turned higher, while the TOPIX also remained firm.
Some semiconductor-related stocks, nonferrous metals stocks, bank stocks, and insurance stocks attracted buying, lifting both the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX. Market participants said dip-buying emerged as investors remained cautious ahead of Nvidia's earnings.
In the bond market, long-term government bond futures fell, while the long-term government bond yield rose to 2.89%. Reports related to fiscal policy and uncertainty over the situation in the Middle East weighed on the market.
The yen traded in the low ¥159s. It was slightly weaker than at the New York close, with speculation that the Ministry of Finance would draw down funds among the factors cited as market drivers.