The Nikkei 225 extended its decline at the morning close, with the index down about ¥545 in the morning session. The program is scheduled to provide a flash report on the afternoon session opening and explain the market's key points, while reviewing the day's trading flow.
The Nikkei 225 extended its decline at the morning close, and the morning session generally remained in negative territory. Details of the factors that moved the market during the day and of individual stock trends are pending the program's commentary, but movements near the morning closing level have been reported. The decline of around ¥545 was particularly notable.
MARKET COMPASS: Midday Market Commentary is structured to review the morning session and discuss the outlook and key points for the afternoon market. A flash report on the afternoon session opening is scheduled for 12:30, followed by commentary on the afternoon session's key points.
The program is based on streaming information from Nikkei CNBC online, with viewing information for VOD and members also provided. The program is scheduled to air from 12:25 to 12:37 on 10 September 2026.