The Nikkei 225 was trading ¥23 lower at ¥62,669 at 10 a.m., with Tokyo Electron dragging the index down by ¥120.85. The market’s subsequent direction will be closely watched.
As of 10 a.m., the Nikkei 225 was trading at ¥62,669, down ¥23 from the previous day.
Tokyo Electron’s share price stood out as a factor behind the broader market decline, with its impact said to have dragged the index down by ¥120.85.
The news was reported primarily by news.livedoor.com, with finance.yahoo.co.jp and Kabutan also providing coverage.