In the Tokyo Stock Exchange market on the 13th, the Nikkei Average closed at ¥67,777.52, down ¥1,253.40 from the previous day, while TOPIX closed at 4,110.67.
The Nikkei Average ended the 13th session in the Tokyo Stock Exchange market at ¥67,777.52, down ¥1,253.40 from the previous day. Trading progressed from the morning session into the afternoon, with the decline widening toward the close. The Nikkei Average's performance reportedly reflected worsening investor sentiment.
The Tokyo Stock Price Index, or TOPIX, ended 5.86 points higher at 4,110.67. As an indicator of overall market performance, it also showed gains at times, in contrast to the Nikkei Average's sharp decline.