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Nikkei rises at the open as concerns over US politics ease
Japan’s Nikkei 225 opened higher on Nov.
5, gaining 196.10 yen to 62,384.73 yen.
The move followed a rise in all three major US stock indexes in the previous session.
The US midterm elections, held on Nov.
3, made it certain that Democrats would control both chambers of Congress.
That result eased investor concerns about US politics, according to the market coverage.
With those concerns lower, investors showed greater willingness to take risks.
Buying spread across many Tokyo-listed shares, and the market’s next direction was not specified.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 opened higher on Nov. 5 as concerns over US politics eased.
The index opened at 62,384.73, up 196.10 yen from the previous day.
Democrats were certain to control both chambers of Congress after the US midterm elections.
The easing of political concerns encouraged investors to take on more risk, and all three major US stock indexes rose in the previous session.
Buying spread across a wide range of Tokyo-listed shares.
- Who
- Investors and participants in the Tokyo stock market.
- What
- The Nikkei 225 opened higher, gaining 196.10 yen to 62,384.73.
- When
- Nov. 5, 2026.
- Where
- Tokyo, Japan.
- Why
- Concerns over US politics eased after Democrats were certain to control both chambers of Congress, encouraging investors to take on more risk.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The US midterm elections were held, with Democrats certain to control both chambers of Congress.
All three major US stock indexes rose as concerns over US politics eased.
The Nikkei 225 opened at 62,384.73, up 196.10 yen from the previous day.
- Nikkei opening level
- 62,384.73
- Change at the open
- Up 196.10 yen from the previous day
- Tokyo market date
- Nov. 5, 2026
- US midterm election date
- Nov. 3
- Election result
- Democrats were certain to control both chambers of Congress