In morning trading on the 2nd, the Nikkei Stock Average fell more than ¥1,700 from the previous day in the Tokyo stock market, ending at ¥60,473.16, while TOPIX stood at 4,090.28, down 91.58 points.
The Nikkei Stock Average ended trading down ¥1,742.18 from the previous day at ¥64,473.16.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange Stock Price Index, TOPIX, ended at 4,090.28, down 91.58 points.
The Nikkei's sharp decline continued during the morning session, with selling prevailing across the market. Readable wording is included in the body.