Iura Hiroki (井浦 広樹), chief fund manager at Resona Asset Management, said he expects the Nikkei Stock Average to reach ¥72,000 by the end of March 2027. With the index currently moving in the ¥60,000 range, continued earnings expectations for AI and semiconductor stocks could improve investor sentiment and support share prices.
The Nikkei Stock Average is currently continuing to trade in the ¥60,000 range. It is expected to target higher levels going forward, supported by solid corporate earnings.
Iura Hiroki (井浦 広樹) forecasts that the Nikkei will rise to ¥72,000 by the end of March 2027. Earnings expectations for AI-related and semiconductor stocks remain intact. If the market can weather uncertainties including the U.S. midterm elections, improving investor sentiment could support share prices.