The Nikkei Average widened its decline after the open, falling ¥1,470 from the previous day as of 9:05 a.m. Selling led the market after major US stock indexes fell yesterday.
The Nikkei Average widened its decline after opening and was down ¥1,470 from the previous day as of 9:05 a.m. Selling prevailed in the market, with trading active during the morning session.
The Nikkei Average's decline today was reportedly attributed to the fall in major US stock indexes the previous day, and selling is expected to continue at times during the day's trading.