The Japanese stock market is trading in positive territory today, ahead of the Indian market opening, indicating a positive global sentiment. The Nikkei 225 Index is currently up by 0.74%, adding 266.63 points to trade at 36,469.85 as of 10:56 AM JST.

The index opened at 36,546.04 and reached a high of 36,675.07 during the trading session. The day’s low so far has been 36,398.70, while the previous close was at 36,203.22. The Nikkei 225 has been trading within a 52-week range of 30,487.67 to 42,426.77, showcasing the strength and volatility of the market over the past year.

Additionally, the Gift Nifty is showing a 0.19% rise, up 47.5 points to 25,469.5, suggesting a positive start for the Indian markets later today.

The strong performance in Japan is a reflection of investor optimism and could have a positive influence on other Asian markets, including India, as global markets look for stability amidst ongoing macroeconomic factors. Investors will be keeping a close eye on how this momentum translates into the opening session of the Indian stock market.