The Nikkei Stock Average rebounded on the morning of the 14th, supported by the easing of concerns about aggressive interest-rate hikes in the United States and Japan. Expectations for solid corporate earnings also supported the market.
The Nikkei Stock Average rebounded on the morning of the 14th. The easing of concerns about aggressive interest-rate hikes in the United States and Japan supported the market, which remained firm after trading began.
The market is focused on expectations for positive corporate earnings news as a potential driver of further gains, and investors are watching for upcoming earnings announcements.