The Nikkei Stock Average rebounded at the open in Tokyo on the 9th, with the gain temporarily exceeding ¥1,000. Buying aimed at a technical rebound led gains in Japanese stocks following advances in U.S. technology and semiconductor shares.
The Nikkei Stock Average started above the previous day's close at the open on the 9th. Following gains in U.S. technology and semiconductor stocks last Friday, buying spread to semiconductor-related shares in Japan, putting the market on an upward trend.
The Nikkei Stock Average had generally declined for 5 consecutive days over the preceding 5 sessions, recording a decline of approximately 11% during that period. Buying aimed at a technical rebound from this decline was also believed to have entered the market.
Market participants cited semiconductor-related stocks as a factor pushing up the market, and technology stocks remained a focus of investor attention that day.
The article focuses on the Nikkei Stock Average's opening move and its background, as well as investor interest in future market trends.