On the 9th, the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nikkei Stock Average rose sharply, temporarily recovering to the 30,000 yen level.
Market officials said, "In response to what US Fed Chair Powell said at an online economic forum, buy orders have been placed for a wide range of stocks from the perspective of expecting prolonged monetary easing. However, there are three prefectures including Tokyo. The policy to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" was announced, and many investors are concerned about the impact on economic activities. "