The Nikkei Stock Average fell for a sixth straight session at the 15 October close, ending at ¥64,425.95, down ¥3,318.34 from the previous day. Trends in major markets and related indicators were also reported.
The Nikkei fell for a sixth consecutive session at the 15 October close, ending at ¥64,425.95, down ¥3,318.34 from the previous day. Selling prevailed in the domestic market amid a global equity sell-off.
In the US market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 51,621.48, down 48.62 from the previous day, while the Shanghai Composite stood at 3,707.47, down 59.75. Equity trends in Asia, Europe and the US were seen as affecting the Japanese market.
In the foreign exchange market, the dollar rose against the yen to ¥157.69, a move of approximately ¥0.63 from the previous day. These external factors may have contributed to the widening decline in domestic equities.
At the close, overseas market turbulence and foreign exchange movements were cited as factors behind the Nikkei's decline. Attention is expected to focus on future market trends and the release of economic indicators from Japan, the US and Europe.