On the 10th, the Nikkei Stock Average fell on the Tokyo stock market as many stocks were sold following a rise in crude oil futures prices amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. The morning session close was reported to have fallen below the close on the 9th.
On the Tokyo stock market on the 10th, the Nikkei Stock Average fell. Reports said selling orders spread amid higher crude oil futures prices, affecting stocks across the board.
The rise in crude oil futures prices has been attributed to renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. Reports said selling spread mainly among energy-related stocks as a result.
In morning trading, the Nikkei Stock Average was reported to have closed below the previous day's close. The outlook remains dependent on market participants' views.