The Nikkei 225 opened on the 14th up ¥502.58 from the previous day and extended its gains thereafter. Buying in AI and semiconductor-related stocks, fueled by higher U.S. share prices, sent the index to a fourth straight gain.
The Nikkei 225 opened on the 14th at ¥68,811.17, up ¥502.58 from the previous day. Buying led the Tokyo market against a backdrop of higher U.S. share prices, with AI and semiconductor-related stocks attracting interest. The yen-denominated settlement price for the Chicago Nikkei 225 futures contract on the 13th was ¥69,180.
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market, as of 9:02 a.m., USD/JPY was trading in the mid-¥159 range and EUR/JPY in the upper ¥183 range.
Provided by Wealth Advisor Co.