The Nikkei is down about ¥1,800, with rising oil prices and concerns about higher interest rates globally weighing on the market. Future trends will depend on movements in interest rates and energy markets.
The Nikkei is down about ¥1,800 and is currently in a period of steep decline. Market participants view the drop as a sign that caution is spreading.
The rise in crude oil prices has been cited as a background factor, with reports indicating that it is also affecting trends in energy-related stocks.
Concerns about higher interest rates globally are intensifying, and the view has been expressed that this is affecting investor sentiment.