The Nikkei 225 is trading approximately ¥150 below the previous weekend's close, with Mercari, SCREEN Holdings and SUMCO among the biggest decliners. The dollar is in the mid-¥156 range, and the market remains volatile.
The Nikkei 225 was down approximately ¥150 from the previous weekend's close. Selling prevailed from the morning session, and the decline temporarily widened, with the index falling to around ¥62,094.34. Overall, it is trading around ¥62,550.
Mercari, SCREEN Holdings, SUMCO, KOKUSAI ELECTRIC and Tokyo Electron were among the biggest decliners among Nikkei 225 constituents, with notable declines. Meanwhile, INPEX, Mitsubishi Corp., JGC Holdings, Toyota Tsusho and Takashimaya were among the biggest gainers.
The dollar is trading around the mid-¥156 range, and at times the yen strengthened from its morning level. Developments in the South Korean market also appear to have provided some support for the market as a whole.
The report was provided by Wealth Advisor and focused on movements in the Nikkei 225 and its constituent stocks.