The Nikkei 225 rose 1.61% from the previous day to ¥68,609.92 at the morning close, extending its gains. TOPIX updated its record high, with buying spreading across the broader market. The increase in buying interest is believed to have been driven by gains in U.S. semiconductor stocks.
In the morning session of the Tokyo stock market, the Nikkei 225 rose 1.61% from the previous day to close at ¥68,609.92. The index extended its gains toward the morning close and remained at elevated levels.
Over the same period, TOPIX updated its all-time high, indicating broad-based strength across the market. The positive reaction to gains in U.S. semiconductor stocks reportedly spread to the Tokyo market.