The Nikkei average was down ¥512 at the opening of the afternoon session, with Panasonic Holdings and JX Metals reported to be declining.
The Nikkei average was down ¥512 at the opening of the afternoon session, maintaining its downward trend as the morning session's movement carried over. Selling spread immediately after trading began, weighing on the overall market tone.
Among individual stocks, both Panasonic Holdings and JX Metals declined. This intensified downward pressure on the broader market, particularly in the machinery and metals sectors.