The Nikkei 225 ended trading in Tokyo on 8 October at ¥69,042.11, down ¥993.60 from the previous close, on estimated volume of 2.329 billion shares.
The Nikkei 225 closed at ¥69,042.11 in the Tokyo market on 8 October, down ¥993.60 from the previous day. The decline in the Nikkei 225 weighed on the market as a whole, and trading remained near the day's lows.
Estimated volume was reported at 2.329 billion shares. Trading volume was little changed from the previous day, or suggested market volatility.
No firm catalyst indicating a recovery in the Nikkei 225 was cited for today's movement, and market participants are adopting a wait-and-see stance toward the next developments.