Tokyo stocks are expected to remain soft today as the market follows the decline in US stocks, with downward pressure from the previous day's close likely to persist. As crude oil prices continue to rise, attention is warranted to the possibility that higher costs will affect market conditions.
Selling is expected to dominate the Tokyo market as it follows the decline in US stocks, and the Nikkei 225 may remain soft.
With crude oil prices continuing to rise, views are spreading that higher corporate costs will affect market trends.