The Nikkei Stock Average closed at ¥64,425.95 in trading on the 14th, down ¥3,318.34 from the previous day in a sharp decline. The drop was the third-largest on record. During the day, the index was also at one point down more than ¥3,600.
The Nikkei Stock Average closed at ¥64,425.95 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, falling ¥3,318.34 from the previous day. The decline was reportedly the third-largest on record. The market's overall weakness was once again underscored.
The article does not identify specific reasons for the Nikkei's decline, but reports that there were instances in which the movements of the U.S. market and reactions in related stocks were cited as possible factors.
The headline states that the Nikkei was at one point down more than ¥3,600, indicating that there was a period of sharp declines during the middle of the trading session.
Trading on the day ended with a sharp fall in the closing level, and it was said that investors may have adopted a stronger risk-averse stance.