While the Nikkei 225 fell sharply, advancers outnumbered decliners on the Prime Market. In the morning session on the 6th, the Nikkei stood at ¥65,266.67, down ¥1,033.77 from the previous day.
The Nikkei 225 fell sharply in the morning session on the 6th amid declines in U.S. markets, standing at ¥65,266.67, down ¥1,033.77 from the previous day. TOPIX also fell 15.13 points to 4,031.04 points, with selling pressure strengthening across the market.
Trading volume on the TSE Prime Market was 11.4845 billion shares, while trading value was ¥4.7481 trillion, indicating active trading. The foreign exchange market remained range-bound, with the dollar trading at around ¥157, affecting overall market trends.
By sector, 13 of the 33 sectors declined and 20 rose. Nonferrous metals, electrical appliances and insurance stocks generally fell, while pharmaceutical and food stocks were relatively firm. Among individual stocks, Asahi and JT rose, while OMRON and Tokai Carbon were among the decliners.
Overall, despite the Nikkei 225's decline, groups of stocks with gains outnumbered decliners, highlighting localized movements in the market. Additional market data and developments in the afternoon session will be watched.