Japanese stocks rose firmly on the 26th, led by banking, insurance and pharmaceuticals. Against a backdrop of rising long-term bonds, falling U.S. long-term interest rates and lower oil prices, stocks attracted buying and the market rose overall.
Banking, insurance and pharmaceuticals performed firmly in Japan on the 26th, pushing stock prices higher. Long-term and super-long-term bonds rose, and interest rates fell.
Crude oil prices declined on expectations of easing tensions in the Middle East. As the decline in U.S. long-term interest rates continued, the stock market also held at elevated levels.
The move supported the market, particularly the financial sector, with buying prevailing across the market overall.