The Nikkei Stock Average recovered to the ¥69,000 range, reaching a level not seen in around a month and a half. It rose by approximately ¥2,700 over the 3 trading days through the 13th and continued to attract buying on the 14th, led by AI and semiconductor stocks.
The Nikkei Stock Average rose again on the 14th, recovering to the ¥69,000 range for the first time in around a month.
The Nikkei had risen by more than approximately ¥2,700 over the 3 trading days through the 13th, and continued that trend on the 14th.
The gain temporarily exceeded ¥1,200, with buying focused on AI and semiconductor stocks.
Market participants believe that profit-taking is likely to emerge after the Nikkei's sharp rise over a short period, and expect it to move around ¥69,000.