A report on the closing levels of major stock indexes on the 8th showed the Nikkei 225 at 65,269.33, down 1,130.51 from the previous day, and the NY Dow at 52,786.07, down 628.18. The Shanghai Composite stood at 3,940.55, up 7.85. USD/JPY traded in the low 153s.
The Nikkei 225 closed at 65,269.33, down 1,130.51, or 1.70%, from the previous day. Among major indexes, declines in European and U.S. stocks stood out, and selling pressure prevailed in the Japanese market as well.
The NY Dow, a key indicator of the U.S. stock market, closed at 52,786.07, down 628.18 points, or 1.18%. The broader market remained in a risk-off mood.
The Shanghai Composite, a key index for Shanghai, China, closed at 3,940.55, up 7.85 points, or 0.20%. Global markets showed relatively mixed movements overall.
In the foreign exchange market, USD/JPY traded in the low 153s, and currency movements are believed to have affected sentiment in the equity market.