The Nikkei fell back in the Tokyo stock market on the morning of the 18th, standing at ¥68,098. Selling orders prevailed amid concern about the outlook for the situation in the Middle East.
On the morning of the 18th, the Nikkei Stock Average fell back as trading progressed. It moved around ¥68,098, close to its closing level.
The Nikkei's decline temporarily exceeded ¥1,100, and at one point it traded below ¥69,000.
Reports indicated that investors were concerned about the outlook for the situation in the Middle East, with selling prevailing.