After the delayed interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan, the Nikkei average stock price temporarily recovered to 36,500 yen.

The Nikkei average continued to rise significantly for six consecutive trading days, closing up 406.92 yen at 36,452.30 yen (Volume estimated at 1.8 billion 60 million shares). Amid the sharp surge in the after-hours trading of U.S. Microsoft and Meta Platforms Inc, buying started to lead in the Tokyo market, particularly in the Semiconductors sector. Additionally, the depreciation of the yen to the 144 yen level against the dollar following the announcement of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision was also viewed as favorable, increasing the number of export-related stocks that gained in value.

Fisco Japan15minutes ago

The Nikkei average rose by 205 yen, extending its gains for five consecutive days, recovering to 36,000 yen at the close for the first time in a month = 30th afternoon session.

On the 30th, the Nikkei average stock price in the afternoon session increased by 205.39 yen to 36,045.38 yen, marking a five-day rise. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also rose by 16.68 points to 2,667.29 points. The Nikkei average surpassed the psychological barrier of 36,000 yen for the first time in a month since March 28 (37,120.33 yen) on a closing basis. While buying tended to lead in the morning, there were also moments when selling in anticipation of a pullback led to heavier trading. However, as the afternoon session began, the exchange rate temporarily.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 30 03:01 ET

The Nikkei average is up about 50 yen, and after buying, it shows heavy movement at the upper levels = 30 days before the morning session.

On the 30th at 10:08 AM, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated around 35,890 yen, down about 50 yen compared to the previous trading day. At 9:09 AM, it reached 36,023 yen 24 sen, up 183 yen 25 sen. In the U.S. market on the 29th, the announcement by the U.S. government to reduce tariffs on imported components for completed vehicles produced domestically was well received, leading to the Dow Inc rising for the sixth consecutive day and a rebound in the Nasdaq Composite Index. Japanese stocks also saw buying ahead of the rise in U.S. stocks. However, after the initial buying settled down.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 29 21:13 ET

After the buying phase, individual stock selection will be guided by the financial results.

The Nikkei average has risen for four consecutive trading days. It ended trading at 35,839.99 yen, up 134.25 yen (with an estimated Volume of 2 billion 10 million shares). Following the purchase of tech stocks in the US market last weekend and favorable movements from major companies' earnings reports, the Nikkei average started with a buying lead, shortly rising to 36,075.26 yen after the trading began, recovering to the 36,000 yen level for the first time in about four weeks since April 1. Additionally, due to the yen depreciating to around 143 yen per dollar, export-related stocks were repurchased.

Fisco JapanApr 28 03:25 ET

The Nikkei average rose by about 110 yen, with Fast Retailing, Shin-Etsu Chemical, and Toyota contributing the most to the increase.

As of 12:50 PM on the 28th, the Nikkei Stock Average is trading around 35,810 yen, up about 110 yen compared to the previous weekend. In the afternoon session, the increase narrowed compared to the morning closing price as trading began. After completing the buying, in the absence of clues, there seems to be a wait-and-see mood, partly because tomorrow the 29th is Showa Day and the market will be closed. The exchange rate is around 143.50 yen per dollar, indicating a slight appreciation of the yen. In terms of the contribution of the stocks included in the Nikkei average, Fast Retailing is among the top contributors.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 27 23:58 ET

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