The Nikkei 225 started at 62,384.73, up ¥196 from the previous day at the open. Buying led the market on expectations for strong U.S. stocks and earnings, while lower oil prices and falling interest rates provided reassurance.
The Nikkei 225 opened at 62,384.73, up ¥196.10, beginning trading higher than the previous day. Buying led the Japanese market against the backdrop of sharp gains in the Dow and Nasdaq, while lower oil prices and falling long-term interest rates were also seen as supporting the market. By sector, air transport, banks and real estate rose, while mining and electrical equipment declined.
At the open, コナミグループ and 三菱自動車 rose, while Nintendo, ソニーグループ and トヨタ自動車 were also bought. By contrast, イビデン, 太陽誘電, アドバンテスト and レーザーテック came under selling pressure. The reported listing of LTV-X on the Nagoya Stock Exchange Next market was a topic of interest in the market.