The Nikkei opened at ¥65,557.99, down ¥319.63 from the previous day, as movements in U.S. equities and foreign exchange influenced the initial market move.
The Nikkei Stock Average started at ¥65,557.99 at the open, down ¥319.63 from the previous day.
The Dow Jones Average in the U.S. equity market closed at 51,481.51, down $347.11, indicating market weakness.
In the foreign exchange market, USD/JPY was reported to be trading around the low ¥157 range during the 9 a.m. hour.
The market was expected to be affected by declines in Japanese and U.S. equities and upward pressure on the yen, with attention focused on the opening move.
Subsequent market trends and the release of additional economic indicators will be the market's points of focus.