Against a backdrop of gains in U.S. technology stocks, the Nikkei Average continued to rise in the Tokyo stock market on the morning of the 17th, closing the morning session at ¥63,966.
The Nikkei Stock Average (225 issues) continued to rise in the Tokyo stock market on the morning of the 17th, with gains exceeding ¥700 at one point. Buying orders led the market following gains in semiconductor stocks in the U.S. stock market the previous day.
The day's movement was reportedly driven by buoyant U.S. technology stocks, and the market strengthened during morning trading.