In the Tokyo stock market on the 16th, strong corporate earnings were expected to support share prices, while semiconductor-related stocks were prone to selling, leaving the Nikkei Stock Average likely to trade around the previous week's closing level.
In the Tokyo stock market on the 16th, views emerged that strong corporate earnings would provide support for share prices. This was seen as a factor helping the market as a whole remain firm.
However, views became widespread that semiconductor-related stocks were prone to selling, and the Nikkei Stock Average was expected to trade around the previous week's closing level.