The Nikkei 225 extended its decline to a third consecutive session at midday on the 26th, ending the morning session at ¥62,214.66, down ¥478.50 from the previous day’s close. On the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, 898 stocks rose, 601 fell, and 48 were unchanged.
The Nikkei 225 extended its decline to a third consecutive session at midday on the 26th, ending the morning session at ¥62,214.66, down ¥478.50. In the morning session, 898 stocks rose, 601 fell, and 48 were unchanged.
The Nikkei 225’s negative contribution totaled ¥222.22, led by Advantest, followed by Tokyo Electron, Fast Retailing, SBG, and Ibiden. Toyota Tsusho was the largest positive contributor and supported the Nikkei 225.
By sector, 22 of the 33 sectors rose, with mining in first place, followed by wholesale, oil and coal, and real estate. Nonferrous metals, electric appliances, and machinery were among the biggest decliners.
Overall, catalysts for gains were limited in the morning session, and stock movements were mixed, but the stocks contributing positively did not offset the overall negative contribution.