The Nikkei average continued to decline on the 23rd, closing down ¥214.68 at ¥62,693.16. Declining stocks substantially outnumbered advancers overall, with both negative and positive contributors affecting the index.
The Nikkei Stock Average ended trading on the 23rd at ¥62,693.16, down ¥214.68 from the previous day, marking a continued decline. On the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, there were 551 advancers, 948 decliners and 47 unchanged stocks.
Negative contributions to the Nikkei totaled ¥78.88, with TDK ranking first and weighing on the market. Nitto Denko, SoftBank Group, Konami Group and KDDI followed among the leading negative contributors.
Meanwhile, Fast Retailing was the leading positive contributor, lifting the Nikkei by approximately ¥95.47. Chugai Pharmaceutical, Kioxia, Lasertec and Sony Group also made significant positive contributions.
By sector, 8 sectors rose, led by real estate, retail, fisheries and agriculture, and foods. Banks, marine transportation and nonferrous metals were among the leading decliners.