In the Japanese stock market on 18 August, the Nikkei 225 stood at 69,033.45, down ¥186.80, or 0.27%, from the previous day. Market participants are assessing the factors driving moves as trading progresses.
The Nikkei 225 closed at 69,033.45, down 186.80 points, or 0.27%, from the previous day.
The TSE 33-sector trend showed 16 advancing sectors and 16 declining sectors, with market moves diverging in some areas depending on the factors emerging.
The Nikkei 225 was reported to have opened down 372 points.