The Nikkei Stock Average opened lower for a second straight session on the 19th, with its decline from the previous close temporarily exceeding ¥1,400. The Tokyo market remained soft after the opening, suggesting that the downturn could continue for an extended period.
The Nikkei Stock Average opened lower for a second straight session in Tokyo trading on the 19th, with its decline from the previous close temporarily exceeding ¥1,400.