Tokyo, 17 December 2024: The Nikkei Index opened strong on Tuesday, continuing its upward momentum from the previous close. As of 10:33 AM (local time), the index was trading at 39,618.41 JPY, reflecting an increase of 161.14 points or 0.41%.
This morning’s trading session opened at 39,589.65 JPY, slightly higher than the previous close of 39,457.27 JPY. The market displayed steady performance within the day’s range of 39,548.77 JPY to 39,796.22 JPY, signalling optimism among investors.
In terms of short-term trends, the Nikkei gained 0.44% over the last day and 0.70% over the past five days. The index has risen by 2.28% over the past month and 3.18% in the last six months. Year-to-date, it has recorded a robust increase of 19.40%, while its annual growth stands at 20.94%.
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