Against a backdrop of gains in U.S. stocks and a weaker yen, Japanese stocks rose, with the Nikkei 225 up 1.05% from the previous day at ¥70,683.98. U.S. market indicators showed the Dow up 0.18% and the S&P up 0.66%, while USD/JPY moved to 158.20. Among domestic stocks, security-related names including GRCS were active, with GRCS up 27.80%, Matsumoto down 13.94%, and Land ranking first in trading volume.
In the market memo for 7 October 2026, the Nikkei 225 closed at ¥70,683.98, up 1.05% from the previous day. U.S. stocks were modestly firm, with the Dow up 0.18% and the S&P up 0.66%, while USD/JPY moved to 158.20.
Among domestic stocks, buying was prominent in security-related names, including GRCS. However, there is also a view that a broad inflow of funds into security stocks and movement across the overall theme have not been established. GRCS rose 27.80%, Matsumoto fell 13.94%, and Land ranked first in trading volume.