Nikkei 225 Jumps 1.93% in Early Trade on 10 April, Rebounds from Tuesday’s Crash
Key Highlights:
The Nikkei 225 opened with a 610.66-point gain, or +1.93%, reaching 32,324.69 shortly after market open on 10 April 2025. This comes after the index suffered a 1,298-point loss (-3.93%) on 9 April.
The rebound is clearly being driven by strong global cues, especially from the Nasdaq Composite, which soared over 12% overnight, setting the tone for Asian equities.
Live Market Snapshot (as of 9:02 AM JST, 10 April 2025)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Opening | 32,321.21 |
| Current Price | 32,324.69 |
| Day’s High | 32,328.03 |
| Day’s Low | 32,320.66 |
| Previous Close | 31,714.03 |
| Change | +610.66 pts (+1.93%) |
| 52-Week High | 42,426.77 |
| 52-Week Low | 30,792.74 |
What’s Driving the Rebound?
- Global Tech Euphoria: Nasdaq’s overnight 12% gain is fueling a synchronized rally across Asia.
- Buy-the-Dip Sentiment: After the sharp correction yesterday, bargain hunters are back.
- Soft Yen Outlook: A slight weakening in the yen is supporting exporter-heavy sectors.
- Strong ASX Open: The ASX 200 jumped 6.2% earlier today, reinforcing bullish Asian sentiment.
Early Gainers in Tokyo Trading
- Sony, SoftBank, and Tokyo Electron rallying on Nasdaq-led tech sentiment.
- Toyota, Honda, and Nissan benefiting from yen movement and global recovery hopes.
- Mitsubishi UFJ and other financials showing strength amid rebound across sectors.
Analyst Insight
“This is a classic technical bounce after a panic sell-off. If global risk sentiment holds, we may see Nikkei stabilize above 32,200 today,” said Kenta Arai, Senior Market Analyst at Nomura Holdings.
Technical Levels to Watch Today
| Type | Level |
|---|---|
| Immediate Support | 32,000 |
| Upside Resistance | 32,400 |
| Trend Confirmation | Above 32,500 |
A close above 32,400 could signal the beginning of a short-term recovery phase.
Nikkei 225 Bounces Back Strongly
After a bruising drop on 9 April, the Nikkei 225 is up nearly 2% in early trade on 10 April, riding on global tech-led optimism and a sharp reversal in sentiment.
Investors are closely watching U.S. CPI data and yen movement for signs of continued support. So far, the morning action confirms that Tokyo is following Wall Street’s rally with conviction.
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