The Nikkei 225 opened lower for a second straight session in Tokyo trading on the 20th. It stood at ¥64,755.49 at the open, down ¥161.21 from the previous day, and the decline later exceeded ¥400 at one point. Investor sentiment remained weighed down by falling U.S. stocks and rising interest rates worldwide.
The Nikkei 225 opened lower for a second straight session in Tokyo trading on the 20th. It opened at ¥64,755.49, down ¥161.21 from the previous day, and the decline exceeded ¥400 at points during the day.
In addition to the decline in U.S. stocks, global interest rates have risen on concerns about fiscal conditions and inflation, weighing on investor sentiment. Sporadic selling of stock index futures has also pushed the Nikkei 225 lower in the Japanese market.
The move reflects caution over interest-rate trends and the economic outlook in Japan and overseas, and volatility may continue depending on interest-rate developments and movements in major markets.