The Nikkei Stock Average fell for a second straight session on the 23rd, closing at ¥62,693.16, down ¥214.68 from the previous day. No specific factors indicating the current direction of the stock market have been identified, but selling pressure is reported to be continuing.
The Nikkei Stock Average fell for a second straight session on the 23rd, closing at ¥62,693.16, down ¥214.68 from the previous day. The article focuses on the size of the Nikkei's decline and its closing level.