Buying led at the Tokyo market open, sending the Nikkei Average sharply higher. Anthropic released a prospectus ahead of its IPO, prompting buying in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks, while domestic long-term interest rates rose. Bank stocks such as Mizuho Financial Group gained, while Fast Retailing fell for a second consecutive session, indicating a shift in funds.
Buying led at the open in the Tokyo stock market on the 27th, and the Nikkei Average rebounded sharply.
AI- and semiconductor-related stocks were bought after Anthropic released a prospectus in preparation for its IPO.
Bank stocks such as Mizuho Financial Group attracted buying as domestic long-term interest rates rose. Fast Retailing, meanwhile, fell for a second consecutive session, with fund movements observed.