The Nikkei Average stood at ¥65,732.79 at the opening of the Tokyo stock market on the morning of the 20th, up ¥406.37 from the previous day, as buying led across a broad range of stocks on a sense of value following the previous day's sharp fall.
At the opening of the Tokyo stock market on the morning of the 20th, the Nikkei Average began at ¥65,732.79, up ¥406.37 from the previous day, as the sharp fall through the previous day prompted buying on a sense of value. The Nikkei is trading in a rebound phase. A detailed report will provide an account of conditions during the morning session.
Buying led across a broad range of sectors, and reports indicate that overall buying appetite is strengthening. Developments in individual stocks are discussed in detail in the main report, but at this point the focus is on the market's overall movement at the opening.
The Nikkei's movement is said to reflect the market's sense of value following the sharp fall through the previous day, and further significant market moves may be observed. Attention is focused on the outlook based on price movements at the opening of the Tokyo market on the morning of the 20th.