The Nikkei 225 was down ¥315 at ¥64,344.37 at the opening of the morning session. Selling was concentrated in technology stocks, reflecting the session in the US market.
The Nikkei 225 fell from the previous day's level at the open, standing at ¥64,344.37. The market retreated from the start of the morning session, with developments in the US market cited as a primary factor.
Selling pressure intensified during this period, particularly in technology stocks, and selling of technology-related stocks was prominent by sector. Selling also spread to other groups of stocks as the broader market declined.
The article was reported by Jiji Press and focuses on conditions at the opening of the morning session on the 30th.