The Nikkei Stock Average was down ¥641, with activity in the Tokyo market subdued against a backdrop of declines in Asian stocks and other factors. The leading index contributors and sector movements were also reported.
The Nikkei Stock Average was down ¥641 as of 13:50. SoftBank Group, Tokyo Electron and TDK were among the largest negative contributors.
On the other hand, Advantest, Recruit Holdings and Kioxia Holdings were among the positive contributors, while nonferrous metals, machinery, glass and ceramics products, banking, and securities and commodity futures ranked among the sectors with the sharpest declines.
The Nikkei Stock Average showed a sluggish recovery, with declines in South Korea's KOSPI and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index weighing on the Tokyo market.
There were also reports that crude oil futures, which fell in overseas markets yesterday, subsequently firmed, prompting investors to remain cautious.