The Nikkei Stock Average opened the morning session at ¥65,896, down ¥404.44 from the previous day. The Dow Average closed at 54,349.12, up $263.24, while the dollar-yen exchange rate in the Tokyo market was trading at around ¥157.65.
The Nikkei Stock Average opened the morning session at ¥65,896.00, down ¥404.44 from the previous day. Reports covered movements immediately after the start of trading and the level at the open, with the Nikkei starting below the previous day's closing level.
The Dow Average closed at 54,349.12, up $263.24 from the previous day. It was reported that movements in the U.S. market could affect activity in the Nikkei.
As of 9:01 a.m., the dollar-yen exchange rate in the Tokyo foreign exchange market was reported to be around ¥157.65. The reports also included observations that the trend toward yen depreciation may be continuing.