The Nikkei fell for a second consecutive session in the Tokyo market on the 29th. It closed at ¥65,481.27, down ¥396.35 from the previous day, with decliners accounting for the large majority of issues.
The Nikkei Stock Average ended trading on the 29th at ¥65,481.27, down ¥396.35 from the previous day, marking a second consecutive decline. On the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, 173 issues rose, 1,350 fell and 21 were unchanged. Decliners accounted for more than 80% of issues.
The Nikkei's negative contribution totaled ¥168.15, with SBG ranking first. Tokyo Electron made the largest positive contribution, lifting the Nikkei by ¥121.18.
By sector, 32 of 33 sectors declined, with only electrical appliances rising. Oil and coal was the worst-performing sector, followed by securities and commodities, iron and steel, other finance, mining, and warehousing and harbor transportation services.
The contribution of major stocks and the ratio of advancing to declining issues were listed as factors determining the Nikkei's movement.)