[Tokyo Stocks] Lower on US stock declines (at the 26th morning opening). The Nikkei Average opened down ¥243.20 from the previous business day at ¥62,449.96. The decline reflected the continuing impact of rising oil prices amid concerns over worsening Middle East tensions and the decline in US markets.
At the opening, the Nikkei Average began trading down ¥243.20 from the previous business day at ¥62,449.96.
It followed the trend in US markets last Friday, where crude oil futures rose amid growing concerns over worsening Middle East tensions and major stock indexes all declined.