The Nikkei 225 opened down ¥372.90 from the previous day at ¥68847.35, while the Dow Jones Average began trading down $272.63. The dollar-yen exchange rate was around ¥159.32.
The Nikkei 225 opened at ¥68847.35, down ¥372.90 from the previous day. As of 9:06 on 18 August, the Dow Jones Average had closed down $272.63 at 53459.78, while the dollar-yen exchange rate in the Tokyo foreign exchange market was reported to be around ¥159.32.
Market trends appear to have moved in line with the impact of US equities and currency movements, with the decline at the open confirmed. Developments in each market have been reported through news distributors including Yahoo! Finance.
The opening-market information released today shows the relative movement from the previous day's close and the initial moves in major indicators, which could affect trading developments going forward. Attention will remain focused on the Nikkei 225's opening level, the Dow's movements and the exchange rate.