On the 17th, the Nikkei Stock Average (Nikkei 225) opened higher for a second consecutive session in the Tokyo stock market, starting more than ¥700 above the previous day's close. Market activity was reported to be picking up.
In the Tokyo stock market on the 17th, the Nikkei Stock Average showed signs of a rebound from the opening, rising more than ¥700 from the previous day's close. Buying by investors led the market, which rose sharply at the start of trading.
The Nikkei Stock Average reflected trends across the Nikkei 225 constituent stocks, with buying prevailing at the open and a gain of more than ¥700 confirmed shortly after trading began. Market participants were also closely watching developments, particularly movements in major stocks.
The day's movements were expected to develop under the influence of economic news from Japan and overseas and corporate earnings announcements, and there was also speculation that the sharp rise from the opening could continue.