The Nikkei 225 fell by more than ¥1,200 at one point, while the yen weakened in foreign exchange markets. The euro was also seen reaching a new all-time low.
The Nikkei 225 recorded a sharp decline of more than ¥1,200 at one point. The article focuses on this movement.
The yen weakened in the foreign exchange market, with concerns over deteriorating fiscal conditions cited as the background.
The euro fell to a level close to its all-time low, highlighting the connection between the series of currency movements and fiscal concerns.