In the New York market during the afternoon local time, the Dow average was up approximately $294 from the previous day, while Chicago Nikkei Average futures were trading around ¥64,725.
The NYSE Dow average rose to $53,061.47, up $294.59, or 0.56%, from the previous day.
The Nasdaq Composite rose to 26,213.18, up 113.41, or 0.43%, from the previous day.
CME Nikkei Average futures stood at ¥64,725, up ¥375, or 0.58%, from the Osaka Exchange close, putting Japanese market futures above the previous day's close.
October NY crude oil futures stood at $90.89 and December NY gold futures at $4,425.70, with both showing only modest moves. Bitcoin traded at $77,277.44.
The reference value in yen terms was ¥12,280,931, down 0.18% on a yen-converted basis.