The Nikkei 225 stood at ¥66,191.12 at the afternoon open, down ¥173.08 from the previous day, and began the afternoon session with losses widening as selling spread in response to long-term interest rate trends.
At 12:53 p.m., the Nikkei 225 was ¥66,191.12, down ¥173.08 from the previous day at the start of trading. After rising briefly following the morning open, it turned negative.
Selling was slightly dominant at the afternoon open, with selling spreading against the backdrop of long-term interest rate trends. Specifically, losses gradually widened after the open.