Movements ahead of the opening of the Tokyo market on the 9th were reported, with the yen temporarily strengthening to ¥152.89 per dollar before approaching ¥154. Meanwhile, all 3 major U.S. stock indexes declined.
Movements ahead of the opening of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 9th were reviewed. The previous day's Nikkei 225 had fallen approximately ¥1,130 from the previous day to ¥65,269.33. This was accompanied by a deterioration in overall market sentiment.
At the same time, the yen strengthened against the dollar, temporarily reaching ¥152.89 per dollar. It was subsequently reported to have approached ¥154 at one point, and fluctuations in the foreign exchange market may have affected market developments.
In the U.S. stock market, all 3 major U.S. stock indexes declined, and reports indicated that this was also affecting the Japanese market.