The Nikkei Stock Average stood at 62,973.16 at the open, down ¥108.70 from the previous day. The Dow closed down $197.26 at 51,786.72, while dollar-yen was around ¥158.52.
The Nikkei Stock Average opened at 62,973.16, down ¥108.70 from the previous day. The Nikkei was also soft, influenced by movements in the US market and the foreign exchange market.
The Dow Average closed down $197.26 at 51,786.72, with volatility in major stock indexes also affecting the Japanese market.
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market, dollar-yen was around ¥158.52 as of 9:05 a.m. on 4 November, and currency movements are seen as having influenced the Nikkei's opening.