The Nikkei average started the afternoon session up 75 yen, with Kantei Capital and NINTENDO CO LTD among the gainers.

[Nikkei Stock Average・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 38,977.70; +75.20 TOPIX; 2,711.43; +0.16 [Afternoon Session Overview] The afternoon Nikkei Average started at 38,977.70 yen, up 75.20 yen from the previous day, slightly expanding the gain from the prior closing (38,951.77 yen). During lunch break, Nikkei 225 Futures fluctuated within the range of 38,900 yen - 38,990 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate is 1 dollar = 154.80-90 yen, strengthening the yen by about 40 sen since around 9 AM.

Fisco Japan22:55 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (before market close) - The Nikkei Average has slightly continued to rise, with Tokyo Electron contributing approximately 28 yen.

As of the market close 20 days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average was 115 up, 108 down, and 2 unchanged. The Nikkei average continued to rise, ending the morning session at 38,951.77 yen, up 49.27 yen (+0.13%) from the previous day (Volume approximately 0.8 billion 50 million shares). The US market was closed on the 20th for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Tokyo market opened with a buy bias due to the restrained comments on tariffs during the highly anticipated inauguration of President Trump.

Fisco Japan22:40 ET

Three points to pay attention to in the latter session - fluctuations due to tariff reports.

In the trading session on the 21st, I would like to focus on the following three points. ・The Nikkei average continues to rise, experiencing volatility due to tariff reports. ・The dollar-yen exchange rate is struggling, losing momentum after an initial buying spree. ・The top contributor to the rise is Tokyo Electron Ltd. Unsponsored ADR <8035>, and the second place is Fast Retailing <9983>. ■The Nikkei average continues to rise, experiencing volatility due to tariff reports. The Nikkei average is up 49.27 yen (+0.13%) to 38,951.77 yen, ending the morning session with an estimated volume of 0.8 billion 50 million shares.

Fisco Japan22:27 ET

The Nikkei average continues to rise, experiencing fluctuations due to tariff reports.

The Nikkei Index continues to rise, finishing the morning session at 38,951.77 yen, up 49.27 yen (+0.13%) from the previous day, with an estimated Volume of 0.8 billion 50 million shares. The US markets were closed on the 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. With restrained comments regarding tariffs during President Trump's inauguration, the Tokyo market opened favorably with Buy momentum. The Nikkei Index even saw an increase, expanding to 39,238.21 yen, but just before 10 am, a situation emerged where 'on February 1, the...

Fisco Japan22:07 ET

The Nikkei Average increased by 49 yen, continuing to rise, though there was a moment of reversal due to concerns over tariffs from U.S. President Trump = On the 21st morning session.

In the morning session on the 21st, the Nikkei average stock price rose by 49 yen and 27 sen from the previous day to 38,951 yen and 77 sen, continuing its upward trend. On the other hand, the TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) fell by 1.95 points to 2,709.32 points. Following an increase in U.S. stock index Futures during Extended hours trading, buying led from the morning. At 9:03 AM, the Nikkei average reached 39,238 yen and 21 sen, an increase of 335 yen and 71 sen. However, afterwards, selling pressure from those waiting for a pullback made it difficult for prices to rise further. Donald Trump, who took office on the 20th local time, is...

Kabushiki Shimbun21:58 ET

The Nikkei average is up about 40 yen, with notable increases in the adoption rate of stocks such as Sumitomo Pharma, DeNA, Disco, ETC.

As of 11:11 AM on the 21st, the Nikkei average stock price is trading around 38,940 yen, up approximately 40 yen from the previous day. In the morning, there was a buying rush in response to the rise in U.S. stock index futures in Extended hours trading. At 9:03 AM, it reached 39,238.21 yen, up 335.71 yen. However, President Trump, who took office on the 20th, has indicated that he is considering imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico. Concerns about taxation on Japan have heightened risk-averse attitudes.

Kabushiki Shimbun21:13 ET