The Nikkei 225 was trading around ¥110 higher against a backdrop of gains in U.S. stocks. Nisshin Seifun Group, Advantest and Kioxia were among the index constituents showing notable gains.
The Nikkei 225 was trading around ¥110 higher than the previous day shortly after 11:02 a.m. on the 29th, with buying leading the market against a backdrop of gains in U.S. stocks. The index rose as much as around ¥843 by 10:04 a.m., but its gain narrowed as selling returned. The exchange rate was around ¥157.70 to the dollar.
Among Nikkei 225 constituents, Nisshin Seifun Group, Advantest, Kioxia, Ibiden and Sapporo Holdings were among the top gainers. Meanwhile, Hitachi, Renesas, NEC, JTEKT and Sharp were among the top decliners.