Tokyo stocks fell at the morning close. Buying and selling views were mixed early in the session, but the market gradually weakened thereafter, with the Nikkei Average closing the morning at 63,917.43, down 703.81 points, or 1.09%. Sentiment was mixed during the morning session.
Tokyo stocks fell at the morning close. Views diverged early in the session, but selling subsequently prevailed and the decline widened.
The Nikkei Average closed the morning at 63,917.43, down 703.81 points, or 1.09%. Conflicting views remained during the morning, but the market ultimately tilted toward a gradual decline.
The TSE's 33-sector trend showed 20 sectors higher and 13 lower, with downward pressure evident across the market.