The Nikkei rose sharply in the morning session, reaching ¥68,355.81, up 2.4% from the previous day. Buying spread, led by semiconductor-related stocks, while some viewed the gains as localized.
The Nikkei rose sharply in the morning session on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, reaching ¥68,355.81, up 2.4% from the previous business day. Semiconductor-related stocks were bought, and gains were seen in selected areas of the market.
Although concerns about higher interest rates remain, some observers believe buying across the broader market has continued in response to movements in individual stocks.