The Dow Average fell approximately 316 points from the previous day in the U.S. stock market, while the Nasdaq also traded in negative territory. Developments in the Japanese market were also reported.
In the U.S. market, the Dow Average fell sharply, down approximately 316 points from the previous day./
At the same time, the Nasdaq was also reported to have remained in negative territory.
In the Japanese market, the Nikkei Average stood at 65,270.95, showing a gain from the previous day.