On the Tokyo stock market on the 5th, the Nikkei 225 closed at 66,300.44 yen, up 2,342.91 yen from the previous day, reclaiming the 66,000 level for the first time in about two weeks. Caution over the Middle East situation eased, and buying centered on high-tech stocks. US Treasury Secretary Bessent indicated that an agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz could be reached soon, causing crude oil futures prices to fall. This eased concerns over monetary tightening and cost increases due to high resource prices, strengthening risk investment moves globally. A wide range of sectors rose in Tokyo as well.
