At the afternoon open of the Tokyo stock market, the Nikkei widened its decline from the previous day. The dollar was trading around ¥158.40, while Asian markets generally got off to a weak start.
Immediately after the afternoon open, the Nikkei was down around ¥480 from the previous day, with losses widening from the morning close. As caution spread across the market, attention was also focused on stock index futures.
In the foreign exchange market, the dollar was trading around ¥158.40, and currency movements were seen as having the potential to affect the stock market.
Major Asian stock markets were generally weak, with declines in the Tokyo market spreading to other markets.
The source was identified as MINKABU PRESS, with the information provided through Kabutan.