Against the backdrop of declines in U.S. stocks, the Nikkei average began trading in the Tokyo market at ¥69,840.64 at the opening of the morning session on the 8th, down ¥195.07 from the previous day, starting below ¥70,000.
At the opening of the Tokyo market, the Nikkei Stock Average was down ¥195.07 from the previous day, starting at ¥69,840.64. Selling following declines in U.S. stocks led the market.
The decline in U.S. stocks the previous day is believed to have contributed to the move.