The Nikkei 225 continued to edge lower, with the decline exceeding 800 points at one point during the day. A lunchtime market comment has been reported.
The Nikkei 225 was reported at 61,077.90 as of 15:30, down 1,110.73 points from the previous day. The decline in the share price reportedly exceeded 800 points at one point, and activity in the lower price range continued to be reported.
The market continued to edge lower today, with attention focused on the trend from the opening and sector-by-sector movements. At lunchtime, investors were reportedly watching to see how the market would develop.