In the Japanese stock market at the opening on the 31st, the Nikkei Average stood at ¥66,568, down ¥737 from the previous day. Selling in response to weaker U.S. stocks has reportedly weighed on the market.
The Nikkei Average opened ¥737 lower than the previous day at ¥66,568. Trading through the morning session moved from this level as a reference point.
With few factors supporting the Nikkei Average amid developments in U.S. stock markets, the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a modest decline, closing at 53,559.99, down 9.45.
The Shanghai Composite also opened lower at 3,952.17, down 4.39, pointing to risk aversion across Asian markets.