The Nikkei 225 recovered above ¥60,000 and extended its gains on buybacks. JT shares traded during market hours for the first time in 3 trading sessions, closing at ¥5,500, up ¥231.
The Nikkei 225 ended 11th at ¥60,459, up ¥1,684 from the previous day, as buybacks continued following the rebound from the sharp decline triggered by the results of the US-Japan midterm elections on the 6th. The gain temporarily approached ¥2,000.
Meanwhile, JT (Japan Tobacco Inc.) shares had hit the limit down for 2 consecutive trading sessions through the 9th, but trading resumed at the start of morning trading on the 10th. The shares closed at ¥5,500, up ¥231.
The day's movement reflected the continuation of buybacks alongside the resumption of trading in JT shares, supporting the recovery trend across the Japanese market.