The Nikkei Average opened at ¥63,815.18, up ¥322.19 from the previous day. TOPIX in the Tokyo market was trading at 4046.40, down 11.81 points.
In afternoon Tokyo trading on the 15th, the Nikkei Average opened at ¥63,815.18, up ¥322.19 from the previous day. The opening level carried forward the trend seen in the morning session.
At the same time, the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) opened at 4046.40, down 11.81 points, suggesting that the Nikkei Average and TOPIX may be moving in opposite directions.