◆Today's Market Overview

On the 10th, in the Tokyo market, buying expanded across a wide range of issues right after the trading began.

The Nikkei Stock Average finished the day at 54,248 yen, up 1,579 yen from the previous day.
There was a broad rebound across the market, helped by a bounceback following the prior day’s historic decline.

In the prior day’s U.S. market, there were moments early on with heavy selling, but the trend then shifted.
Following President Trump’s remark that the Iran situation was “almost over,” concerns about geopolitical risk receded somewhat.

In response, investor sentiment rapidly improved, and both the Dow and Nasdaq closed higher.
The previously unsettled market mood began to calm somewhat.

Carrying that momentum, the Tokyo market opened with broad gains across the board.
Not only the Nikkei 225 but also the TOPIX and the Growth 250 Index rose significantly, recovering some of the previous day’s steep drop.

A strong rebound the day after a sharp fall is not unusual, but in a situation where geopolitical risk is in the background, price movements tend to be very volatile.

With this rebound, investor sentiment has improved to some extent.
Because markets continually factor in the “worst-case scenario,” any easing of these concerns makes a rebound easier to sustain.

However, the Middle East situation has not been fully resolved, and uncertainties remain.
Just as a single remark from President Trump can significantly change market mood, future developments may cause substantial swings in the market depending on the situation.

In that sense, it may be premature to view this rebound as the immediate resumption of a bull market.
Rather, the ongoing geopolitical risks may lead to unstable price movements, so it’s important to watch the market cautiously.

Nevertheless, the rebound from yesterday’s historic drop provides some reassurance in terms of investor sentiment.

First, it will be important to see how far this momentum lasts in the days ahead.

◆Investor Notes

What stands out from this sharp fall and rapid rebound is that the market is being heavily swayed by news.

In such an environment, chasing short-term price movements can lead to misjudgments.

In the end, a single statement by President Trump can greatly change the market’s direction.

First and foremost, it’s important to implement risk management that remains robust regardless of which direction the market moves.

Rather than rushing to act, it’s crucial to observe cash flow and market sentiment and prepare for the next phase.