The Nikkei Stock Average is expected to remain firm in today's Tokyo stock market, supported by gains in U.S. stocks. The backdrop is the retreat in expectations for a U.S. rate hike following the U.S. employment report.
In today's Tokyo market, the Nikkei is expected to remain firm, against a backdrop of views that expectations for a U.S. rate hike have receded following the U.S. employment report released at the end of last week.
Gains in U.S. stocks are seen as supporting market sentiment, raising the possibility of improved investor risk appetite.
The article provides no specific figures, and future developments will depend on additional market information and trends in corporate earnings.