The Nikkei 225 closed the morning session at ¥68,098.54 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, down ¥1,121.71 from the previous day. This indicated a downward trend across the market.
On the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 18th, the Nikkei 225 stood at ¥68,098.54 in morning trading, down ¥1,121.71 from the previous day, with declines continuing in trading after the open.
The day's moves are viewed as reflecting a downturn across the market, with the decline widening at times during the morning trading session.