The Nikkei Stock Average closed the morning session at ¥60,395.11 in the Tokyo market at the start of the week, down ¥195 from the previous Friday's close. Investors spent the day's trading session watching for the next development.
The Nikkei Stock Average (225 issues) stood at ¥60,395.11 at the morning close of the Tokyo market at the start of the week, down ¥195 from the previous Friday's close. Trading began after the weekend closure, and early-morning movements shaped the market's direction during the morning session.
The article did not identify specific stocks or factors behind the move, but indicated the overall change in market levels as of the morning. It did not discuss the market reaction or the afternoon session.