The Japanese stock market was higher in early trading, with gaming and entertainment stocks leading the way, despite a moderate rebound from the yen's recent decline. The Nikkei Index rose 0.2% to 50,511.21 points. Capcom rose 3.6% and Sony Group rose 2.2%. The dollar was reported at 156.79 yen against the yen, down from 157.33 yen when the Tokyo stock market closed on Monday. Investors are keeping a close eye on any comments from Japanese government officials regarding the yen's recent depreciation. Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's economic policies and measures have also attracted much attention.

The Japanese stock market was higher in early trading, with gaming and entertainment stocks leading the way, despite a moderate rebound from the yen's recent decline. The Nikkei Index rose 0.2% to 50,511.21 points. Capcom rose 3.6% and Sony Group rose 2.2%. The dollar was reported at 156.79 yen against the yen, down from 157.33 yen when the Tokyo stock market closed on Monday. Investors are keeping a close eye on any comments from Japanese government officials regarding the yen's recent depreciation. Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's economic policies and measures have also attracted much attention.