As of 9:15 a.m., the Nikkei Stock Average stood at ¥60,616, up ¥1,841 from the previous close, with trading on the Tokyo stock market remaining firm.
The Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo stock market rose ¥1,841 from the previous close to ¥60,616.
This was the level as of 9:15 a.m., and the overall market was reported to be holding firm.