Against a backdrop of gains in U.S. stocks and Microsoft's strong earnings, expectations grew that buying would lead the Japanese market, and today's expected range for the Nikkei Average was presented.
Against a backdrop of gains in U.S. stocks and Microsoft's strong earnings, investors were seen taking an early buying stance. Market participants pointed to the possibility that buying interest in Japanese stocks could strengthen on positive developments from the U.S.
At the same time, today's expected range for the Nikkei Average was presented, drawing attention to the direction of trading and movements within the range.