Nikkei Opens Higher at 35,946 After Wall Street Boosts Global Sentiment
The Nikkei 225 opened 240 points higher on April 28, supported by global optimism and Nasdaq’s recent rally.
Key Highlights:
Nikkei 225 Opens Higher: 28 April Gains 240 Points After Nasdaq Rally
The Nikkei 225 opened sharply higher on Monday, April 28, reflecting broad optimism across Asian markets after a strong finish on Wall Street last Friday. As of 5:30 a.m. IST, the index stood at 35,946.51, up +240.84 points or 0.67%, in line with forecasts.
This upbeat start follows the Nasdaq Composite’s 1.26% surge on April 25, which lifted global sentiment heading into the new trading week. The positive momentum in U.S. tech stocks has spurred investor interest in Japan’s heavyweight technology and export-oriented shares.
Global Cues Support Bullish Sentiment
- The Nasdaq closed at 17,382.94 on Friday, gaining over 216 points
- Strong earnings and reduced Fed rate fears helped push U.S. markets higher
- Asian peers such as TAIEX, KOSPI, and ASX 200 were also projected to open in the green
This broader global risk-on sentiment has encouraged foreign inflows into Japan’s equity market to start the week.
Top Gainers in Early Trade
Several leading stocks on the Nikkei contributed to Monday’s early gains:
- Sony Group Corp. and SoftBank rose following U.S. tech optimism
- Toyota Motor Corp. advanced on expectations of strong quarterly results
- Advantest Corp. and Tokyo Electron tracked chip sector strength
Sectoral Snapshot
- Technology: Gaining momentum from Nasdaq’s rally
- Exporters: Supported by a slightly weaker yen
- Financials: Positive on stable global bond yields
What This Means for You
For retail and institutional investors, the Nikkei’s higher open presents an opportunity to capitalize on early-week momentum. Traders focusing on technology, automotive, and financial stocks may find favorable conditions, particularly if global cues continue to hold.
Who Will Be Affected
- Retail investors in Japan and abroad
- ETF and derivatives traders linked to Nikkei or Japan-focused indices
- Global portfolio managers rebalancing Asia exposure
- Currency and export-sensitive sectors
What Happens Next
While the opening is encouraging, market direction through the day will depend on:
- Investor reactions to corporate earnings releases
- Movement in the USD/JPY exchange rate
- Developments from the Bank of Japan or economic data updates
Traders will also keep a close eye on U.S. markets for continued strength in technology and macro signals that could influence global capital flows.
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