The Nikkei Average closed the morning session on the 18th at ¥64,662.11, up ¥525.86 from the previous day, marking a third consecutive day of gains. Reflecting market movements, the Nikkei Average, a benchmark for domestic market conditions, traded with gains ranging from more than ¥400 to more than ¥500.
In the Japanese stock market during the morning session on the 18th, the Nikkei Average closed at ¥64,662.11, up ¥525.86 from the previous day. Gains from the previous day continued, marking a third consecutive day of advances. Buying led the movement in individual stocks again that day, and overall market sentiment remained firm.
The Nikkei Average remained in the upper ¥64,000 range, showing a firm performance throughout morning trading. Investors continued to focus on the overall direction of the market, and price movements were active around the close.
A rise to this level suggested the strength of the market-wide buying-back momentum, and the Nikkei Average is likely to remain a focus in upcoming trading.