The Nikkei Average extended its gains in the afternoon session on the 26th, rising approximately ¥405 from the previous day and holding near its high toward the close. Trading value on the TSE Prime Market fell below ¥7 trillion for the first time in four months.
The Nikkei Stock Average ended the afternoon session on the 26th at ¥66,262.16, up ¥405.73 from the previous day and its highest level in 5 sessions. TOPIX also extended its winning streak to 5 sessions, with buying prevailing across the market.
Trading volume on the TSE Prime Market was 1.8535 billion shares, while trading value was ¥6.7057 trillion, falling below ¥7 trillion for the first time in four months since 21 April. There were 978 advancers, 518 decliners and 60 unchanged issues.