The Nikkei average extended its gains in the Tokyo stock market on the morning of the 6th, closing at ¥70,081.53. Against a backdrop of gains in U.S. technology stocks and a weaker yen against the dollar, the increase at times exceeded ¥400.
The Nikkei Stock Average extended its gains in the Tokyo stock market on the morning of the 6th, with the morning close at ¥70,081.53, up ¥134.67 from the previous day. As buying spread among AI-related stocks, stocks including Advantest also attracted buying.
Gains in leading technology stocks such as Nvidia in the U.S. market were well received, directing funds toward AI- and semiconductor-related stocks in Japan as well. As a result, the Nikkei’s gain temporarily exceeded ¥400.
In the foreign exchange market, the yen weakened against the dollar, providing a buying cue for export-related stocks. It also supported export-related stocks such as automakers.
In coming trading sessions, trends in AI-related stocks, developments in the U.S. market and currency movements could affect the course of the market.