The Nikkei Average was down approximately ¥1,260 from the previous day on the morning of the 6th, with Taiyo Yuden and Kioxia among the top decliners among constituent stocks. The dollar/yen exchange rate was moving narrowly around the upper ¥157 range.
The Nikkei Average was trading around ¥1,260 below the previous day's level on the morning of the 6th. Selling in semiconductor-related stocks led the decline, influenced by the US market, and the drop seen earlier that morning continued. The exchange rate remained largely unchanged at the upper ¥157 range to the dollar, while the overall market was trending lower.
Among Nikkei constituent stocks, Taiyo Yuden, Kioxia, Furukawa Electric, Murata Manufacturing and Fujikura were among the top decliners by percentage. Meanwhile, OMRON, Tokai Carbon, Kikkoman, Kao and Mercari were among the top advancers.
Market information indicates that the previous day's US stock-market performance and exchange-rate levels are affecting movements in the Nikkei. Related news reports have also covered sharp falls and rises.