The Nikkei Stock Average rebounded, with its gain exceeding ¥1,000, and gains in domestic equities stood out during trading hours. In overseas markets, the yen has weakened to around ¥160 to the dollar. Data on factors driving yen appreciation will be watched for their implications for future market trends.
The Nikkei Stock Average rebounded after opening, and at one point in the afternoon its gain exceeded ¥1,000. Although individual stocks moved by varying degrees, buying pressure strengthened overall.
At the same time, the yen traded at around ¥160 to the dollar in overseas markets, with yen depreciation advancing. Foreign-exchange movements could affect future activity in export-related stocks.