The Nikkei Stock Average opened lower, with its decline temporarily exceeding 1,500 points and falling to a level below 65,000.
The Nikkei Stock Average opened lower, with its decline in recent trading temporarily exceeding 1,500 points. The market has fallen below 65,000 at this stage. The move became pronounced during morning trading, and some observers have suggested that investors may have become more risk-averse. Further developments will depend on trading activity during the remainder of the session.