This week, the Nikkei Average rose ¥721 from the previous weekend and reached ¥69,030.92. It recovered to the ¥70,000 range in the first half of the week, but ended after falling for 3 straight days in the second half.
According to the weekly review of the Nikkei Average for 5–9 October 2026, the Nikkei Average stood at ¥69,030.92, up ¥721.46 from the previous weekend.
The Nikkei Average recovered to the ¥70,000 range in the first half of the week, but fell for 3 straight days in the second half, declining again toward the end of the week.
Following this week's market moves, investor focus in the market is expected to shift to developments ahead.