In Tokyo trading on the 20th, the Nikkei Average fell sharply for a second consecutive session, closing ¥841 lower than the previous day at ¥64,075.42. At one point, it fell as much as ¥1,109.
The Nikkei Stock Average ended trading down ¥841.28 from the previous day at ¥64,075.42, marking a sharp decline. Although it briefly showed signs of recovery in the afternoon, it weakened again toward the close.
TOPIX fell 58.27 points from the previous day to 4,009.21, marking its sharpest decline in 3 sessions. Trading was influenced by movements in U.S. stock index futures and declines in overseas markets.
The foreign exchange market moved toward a stronger yen, with the dollar trading around ¥158.10. Intraday movements added to the overall downward pressure.
Trading volume on the TSE Prime Market was 2,148,720,000 shares, and trading value was ¥6.7992 trillion. Declining stocks substantially outnumbered advancing stocks, leaving the market broadly dominated by selling.