Risk aversion is expected to persist against the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East, making the Nikkei Average's expected range for today a focus for investors. The market is closely watching the performance of key indicators and the impact of international developments.
The Nikkei Average was quoted at 64,482.87, down approximately 659.91 points from the previous day. This has prompted some market participants to expect selling to lead across the broader market.
The Nikkei Average's performance today is being influenced by risk aversion against the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East, and investors are monitoring developments in the Japanese, US and Asian markets.
In the foreign exchange market, USD/JPY has been trading around ¥153.62, with attention focused on whether the yen's weakening trend will continue. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Composite was reported at 52,380.66, down approximately 405.41 points from the previous day.