The Nikkei Average was down approximately ¥1,930 from the previous day and traded around ¥64,290 during the morning session. Declines among constituent stocks stood out, with Kyowa Kirin, Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Materials among the biggest decliners.
The Nikkei Average traded around ¥1,930 below the previous day's level, with selling prevailing from the start of the morning session. As of 10:52 a.m., it was down ¥1,981.03 at ¥64,234.31. The decline widened thereafter, apparently affected by movements in the Korea Composite Stock Price Index and choppy currency trading.
Among Nikkei Average constituent stocks, Kyowa Kirin, Sumitomo Metal Mining, Mitsubishi Materials, Mitsui Mining and Smelting, and Mercari ranked among the biggest percentage decliners. In particular, declines in Kyowa Kirin and Sumitomo Metal Mining stood out.
Meanwhile, Sumitomo Pharma, Shionogi, Daiichi Sankyo, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and Seven & i Holdings were among the biggest percentage advancers. Provided by Wealth Advisor, based on its compilation.