In the future, attention will turn to the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision-making meetings.

The Nikkei average continued to rise, closing up 125.48 yen at 39,027.98 yen (Volume estimated at 1.5 billion 30 million shares), recovering the 39,000 yen level for the first time since the 10th. Developments were influenced by reports regarding tariffs from U.S. President Trump. Anticipating that Trump would postpone tariff policies during his inauguration, buying activity led to a rise, reaching 39,238.21 yen shortly after the opening. However, after reports emerged about considering tariffs on Mexico and Canada, it turned negative in the middle of the first half.

Fisco Japan50minutes ago

JP Movers | Disco Rose 5.86%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Disco Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Disco(6146.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 5.86% to close at 46600.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was Kawasaki Heavy Industries(7012.JP)，falling 3.91% to end at 6750.0 yen.

Moomoo News01:50 ET

The Nikkei average rose by 37 points, and attention is turning to the earnings reports of domestic and foreign companies starting this week.

The Nikkei average is up 37 yen (as of 14:50). In terms of contributions to the Nikkei average, Fast Retailing <9983>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, and Advantest <6857> are among the top positive contributors, while Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, SoftBank Group <9984>, and NTT Data Group <9613> are among the top negative contributors. In the Sector, Other Products, Textiles & Apparels, Marine Transportation, Warehouse and Transportation related, and Air Transportation have the highest increases in value, while Oil & Coal Products, Mining, Insurance, and Electricity.

Fisco Japan00:52 ET

The Nikkei average is up by 27 yen, with active buying limited ahead of the Bank of Japan meeting.

The Nikkei average is up 27 yen (as of 13:50). In terms of contributions to the Nikkei average, Tokyo Electron <8035>, Fast Retailing <9983>, and Disco <6146> are among the top positive contributors, while Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, SoftBank Group <9984>, and Recruit Holdings <6098> are among the top negative contributors. In the Sector, Other Products, Warehouse and Transportation, Rubber Products, Textiles & Apparels, and Marine Transportation are the top gainers, while Oil & Coal Products, Mining, Insurance, Electricity and...

Fisco Japan23:52 ET

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

The Nikkei average is up about 60 yen, with contributions from Tokyo Electron, Fast Retailing, and Advantest at the top.

At 12:46 PM on the 21st, the Nikkei average stock price was trading around 38,960 yen, about 60 yen higher than the previous day. In the afternoon session, buying was dominant at the start of trading, and the increase expanded, with the index even surpassing the psychological barrier of 39,000 yen, although the upside seemed heavy. In the foreign exchange market, the dollar was around 155 yen, showing a consolidation trend. Among the stocks included in the Nikkei average, the positive contributors were Tokyo Electron <8035.T>, Fast Retailing <9983.T>, and Advantest <6857.T>.

Kabushiki Shimbun22:55 ET