The Nikkei Average fell more than 2,000 points at one point in Tokyo trading on the 11th. Selling spread amid market anxiety believed to reflect the impact of tensions involving Iran, with crude oil futures rising and investors concerned about the effect on corporate earnings.
In Tokyo stock market trading on the 11th, the Nikkei Average fell more than 2,000 points at one point, well below the previous day's close. Market participants observed increased trading activity across individual stocks and a strengthening risk-averse stance among investors.