The Nikkei Stock Average ended the morning of the 18th at ¥68,098, down ¥1,121 from the previous day. Affected by declines in US markets and Chinese economic indicators, it fell below ¥69,000 toward the close, extending its decline.
The Nikkei Stock Average ended trading on the morning of the 18th at ¥68,098, down ¥1,121 from the previous day. The decline is thought to have been influenced by falls in major US stock indexes.
During the session, the index fell below ¥69,000 at one point, and closed ¥1,121 lower than the previous day. Some semiconductor-related stocks declined, while the release of Chinese economic indicators was also seen as a factor.
The exchange rate was trading at around ¥159 to the dollar. Overseas factors cited included trends in US markets and the impact of Chinese economic indicators.
Against this backdrop, attention may focus on future developments as the market environment changes.