The Nikkei 225 fell below the ¥67,000 level for the first time in 7 days, declining to ¥66,030.20. It was down ¥1,430.53 from the previous day, with heavy selling continuing.
The Nikkei 225 fell to ¥66,030.20, down ¥1,430.53 from the previous day. As a result, the index fell below the ¥67,000 level for the first time in 7 days.
The Nikkei 225 stood at this level as of 10:16. Its decline of approximately 2.12% was substantial, and selling pressure continued across the domestic equity market.
In related markets, movements in major US market indexes were reported. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 53,343.40, down 116.38 points from the previous day. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Composite Index showed a modest move at 3,990.30.
Against a backdrop of broad declines in equity markets, selling prevailed in Japan, possibly reflecting the impact of weaker US stocks.