The Nikkei Average stood at ¥64,473.16 at the close of the morning session, down ¥1,742.18 from the previous day and extending its losing streak to 3 sessions. The Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market saw broad-based declines, with decliners accounting for more than 90% of listed stocks. Among the Nikkei constituents, 7 rose, 217 fell and 18 were unchanged.
The Nikkei Average ended the morning session at ¥64,473.16, down ¥1,742.18 from the previous day and extending its losing streak to 3 sessions. On the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, just 7 stocks rose, while 217 fell and 18 were unchanged, highlighting the broad-based decline.
Among the largest negative contributors, SBG dragged the Nikkei Average down by ¥248.6, followed by Tokyo Electron at ¥209.18, Advantest at ¥176.19, TDK at ¥94.53 and Recruit at ¥79.45. Daiichi Sankyo was the top positive contributor, lifting the Nikkei Average by ¥3.87, followed by Shionogi, Sumitomo Pharma, Takeda and Itochu.
All 33 sectors declined. Nonferrous metals posted the largest decline, while glass and ceramics, transportation equipment, electrical products, services and iron and steel also fell broadly.