At the opening of the Tokyo stock market, the Nikkei average started slightly higher at ¥39,210.23, up ¥48.89 from the previous trading day. Following the trend of higher US stocks the day before, it started with a firm tone, but after the opening, it became unstable with small declines in prices.
In Global Sectors, Banks and Marine Shipping are steady, while Services, Information & Communications, and others are showing soft trends.