The Nikkei Stock Average fell more than ¥1,000 at one point today, dropping below ¥60,000. This marked the first time in a month that it had fallen below ¥60,000.
The Nikkei Stock Average extended its decline after opening, with the drop exceeding ¥1,000 at that point. The decline widened during trading hours as market sentiment deteriorated.
The closing price and specific intraday levels are not provided in the article, but it was reported that the index fell below ¥60,000, marking its first move below that level in a month.