The Nikkei 225 was down ¥762 as of 13:50, with Tokyo Electron, SoftBank Group and Advantest leading the decline by stock. Fast Retailing, Bandai Namco Holdings and OMRON, meanwhile, remained firm. Firm Dow futures are reportedly helping to reassure the Tokyo market.
The Nikkei 225 was down ¥762 from the previous day as of 13:50, with negative contributors prominent among the leading contributors. Tokyo Electron, SoftBank Group and Advantest were specifically cited as factors behind the decline.
By sector, nonferrous metals, glass and ceramics products, electrical equipment, metal products and precision instruments led the declines, while textiles, pharmaceuticals, foods, fishery, agriculture and forestry, and other products led the gains.
The Nikkei 225's rebound has been somewhat sluggish, and profit-taking sales are considered likely following its sharp gains through yesterday. Dow futures have remained firm in after-hours trading, reportedly spreading reassurance across the Tokyo market.
As the Nikkei 225 had risen by more than ¥2,500 through the previous day, today's sluggish rebound is reportedly accompanied by a degree of caution in the market.