Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index climbed about 1% in trading, extending recent gains as investor sentiment improved and Asian markets showed resilience. The rise reflects ongoing support from broader cues including stronger economic indicators and optimism around monetary policy in the region.
The gain in the Nikkei comes amid varied influences across global markets — with previous sessions seeing rebounds tied to Wall Street strength and shifts in risk appetite. Despite intermittent profit-taking and sector headwinds, select Japanese stocks have contributed to the upward move.
At the same time, the broader Topix index has also shown stability recently, indicating that market breadth beyond the headline index is contributing to optimism among investors. Ongoing macroeconomic developments — including U.S. and domestic data — are likely shaping trading patterns in the near term.
Overall, the Nikkei’s rise signals continued confidence in Japanese equities, with key sectors and heavyweight stocks supporting the modest uptick.