The Nikkei Average was down ¥1,372 from the previous day as of 13:50. Uncertainty over the situation in Iran and rising domestic long-term interest rates weighed on the market, with the top contributing stocks and sector trends reported.
The Nikkei Average was down ¥1,372 as of 13:50. At present, Advantest, Tokyo Electron and Fast Retailing were cited as the top negative contributors to the Nikkei, while SoftBank Group, Takeda Pharmaceutical and Furukawa Electric were the top positive contributors.
By sector, electrical appliances, fabricated metal products, glass and stone products, foods and machinery had the largest declines, while marine transportation, mining, oil and coal products, iron and steel, and pharmaceuticals posted the largest gains.
Share prices remained near their lows, with uncertainty over the outlook for the situation in Iran and firm domestic long-term interest rates weighing on the market. On the other hand, the Nikkei Average had risen approximately ¥3,600 over five consecutive sessions, leading some to view today's decline as a healthy speed adjustment.