The Nikkei rose for the first time in 2 sessions. It closed ¥322 higher at ¥61,142, and temporarily rose by more than ¥1,000 during the session as semiconductor-related stocks saw short covering.
The Nikkei Average rose from the previous day and ended trading with a closing price of ¥61,142, up ¥322.
Short covering in semiconductor-related stocks progressed immediately after trading began, and the gain temporarily exceeded ¥1,000 during the session.