The Nikkei 225 in the Tokyo market rose ¥997 in the morning session, ending trading at ¥61,816.72, as it rebounded despite the previous day's decline in US stocks. The dollar-yen exchange rate remained in the upper ¥159 range, while crude oil was rising.
In the Tokyo market on 13 November 2026, the Nikkei 225 ended morning trading at ¥61,816.72, up ¥997.36 from the previous day. Although there were periods when the market was affected by the decline in US stocks, buying led the market from the morning, and prices rose for more than an hour after the opening, recovering the ¥61,800 range.
In the previous day's US market, the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq, the 3 major indices, all fell. In Japan, however, the decline in US stocks was less likely to be viewed as a selling factor, while the yen's depreciation and expectations for improved earnings at export-related companies provided support. The dollar-yen exchange rate traded near ¥160.
Despite the influence of the US market that day, activity in the Tokyo market remained limited, with the market holding near its morning highs while undergoing some adjustments. The Nikkei 225 was at ¥61,223 in the 9:00 hour, but recovered to ¥61,708 at 9:15 and ¥61,795 at 9:40.
As an external factor, crude oil prices rose, with WTI crude oil futures trading at $88.73 per barrel, up $2.20 from the previous day. With weekend trading approaching, market participants were watching to see whether the morning rebound would continue into the afternoon session.