Even as U.S. markets declined, buying-back demand came in, and Tokyo stocks were up 997 yen from the previous day at the morning close. The Nikkei Stock Average is trading at 61,142.35 yen, up 322.99 yen from the previous day.
At the morning close in Tokyo, the Nikkei Stock Average stood at 61,142.35 yen, up 322.99 yen from the previous day, with the percentage change reported at +0.53%.
Despite the decline in U.S. markets, buybacks flowed in, and overall market sentiment has remained dominated by buybacks. The Nikkei's movements appear to have been affected by these buybacks.
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