The Nikkei 225 opened higher for a second straight session. Buying led the market against the backdrop of U.S. stocks' gains last Friday, while AI-related stocks also remained firm.
The Nikkei 225 opened at ¥66,505.94, up 0.21% from the previous day, extending its gains for a second straight session. The market saw buying following the gains in U.S. stocks last Friday.
The early market trend is thought to reflect strong trading appetite in response to movements in the U.S. market.
Buying was particularly notable in AI-related stocks, which got off to a relatively firm start.