The Nikkei average rebounded at the morning close on the 9th, ending at ¥65,495.23, up ¥225.90 from the previous day. Lasertec showed clear recovery momentum, while expectations for orders grew as ASML expanded adoption of high-NA technology, and international copper prices hit record highs for a second consecutive day, providing a boost to related stocks.
The Nikkei average ended at ¥65,495.23 at the morning close on the 9th, up ¥225.90 from the previous day. While many stocks rose, the number of decliners also remained at a certain level. The market as a whole showed signs of a rebound.
Lasertec's recovery momentum became more pronounced, drawing market attention to technology-related stocks. Expectations for orders also rose as ASML expanded adoption of high-NA technology.
International copper prices continued to hit record highs for a second consecutive day, and funds were observed flowing into Sumitomo Metal Mining, Mitsubishi Materials, Asaka Riken and others. Attention is also focused on trends in copper-related stocks.