The Nikkei Average opened sharply higher than the previous day, starting at ¥67,225.55, up ¥255.33. TOPIX started at 4,120.07, up 19.46 points from the previous day.
The Nikkei Stock Average started the afternoon session of the Tokyo stock market on the 12th up ¥255.33 from the previous day. At the opening, it stood at ¥67,225.55, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange Stock Price Index, or TOPIX, started at 4,120.07.
TOPIX was also up 19.46 points from the previous day, indicating strong buying interest across the market.