The short-selling ratio compiled by the stock exchange rose to 44.8% on the 2nd. The Nikkei Average fell sharply from the previous day and posted its 3rd straight decline.
The short-selling ratio was 44.8% in the TSE compilation, exceeding the previous level.
The Nikkei Stock Average reached 64,325.64 points that day and closed sharply lower than the previous day.
Alongside the market's movement, short-selling value came to ¥4,101,043 million and total trading value to ¥9,151,252 million.
These data are based on a two-day compilation, and further updates are being watched.