Tokyo stocks extended gains on the 9th against the backdrop of a weaker yen and higher European and U.S. stocks the previous day, with the Nikkei 225 updating its year-to-date high. It closed up ¥230.90 from the previous day at ¥18,896.37.
Buying led gains in Tokyo stocks on the 9th against the backdrop of a weaker dollar-yen exchange rate and higher European and U.S. stocks the previous day. The Nikkei 225 closed up ¥230.90 from the previous day at ¥18,896.37, updating its year-to-date high.
The Nikkei 225 briefly moved above ¥19,000 during trading, suggesting an improvement in investor sentiment.
Market movements reflected the weaker yen and the trend of higher U.S. and European stocks through the previous day. The article does not provide details on movements in individual stocks.