Kabutan reports the following market factors for 10/19. The Nikkei Stock Average closed sharply lower at 64,546.58, USD/JPY was around 157.92, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was around 52,002.41, and the Shanghai Composite edged up to 3,716.28.
The Nikkei Stock Average closed at 64,546.58, down 777.71, or 1.19%, from the previous day. USD/JPY fluctuated around 157.92, down 0.10%, and the currency market remained somewhat soft.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 175.28, or 0.34%, to around 52,002.41, while moves in the US market remained limited. The Shanghai Composite edged up to 3,716.28, gaining 8.80, or 0.24%.
Overall, selling prevailed in the Japanese market while reactions in the major markets remained limited. The combination of external factors and domestic developments was cited as a focus for investors.