Nikkei 225 Rises 2% Intraday; Topix Up 1%

The Nikkei outpacing the Topix by roughly double points to gains concentrated in the index's heavier, export-oriented names rather than a broad-based domestic bid — a distinction worth noting, since the two gauges often diverge on currency and overseas-demand sentiment. What the item does not establish is the driver: whether this reflects a specific catalyst or simply a rebound session is left open. Whether the Nikkei's lead over the Topix persists into the close, and whether the breadth implied by that gap holds, is the question to watch.