As of 9:15 a.m., the Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo trading stood at ¥65,214.98, up ¥1,139.56 from the previous day's close. The Nikkei is an index comprising 225 stocks, and the rise was reported as a key indicator of market conditions.
As of 9:15 a.m. on the 21st, the Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo trading stood at ¥65,214.98, up ¥1,139.56 from the previous day's close. The index, identified as the Nikkei Stock Average (225 issues), moved sharply above the previous day's close shortly after trading began.
The move was reported as a change in the Nikkei Stock Average and positioned as an indicator of overall market conditions comprising 225 stocks.