The Nikkei average fell to ¥68,326.72 in morning trading in Tokyo on the 2nd, down ¥630 from the previous day's closing price. Estimated volume was 1.115 billion shares.
The Nikkei average in morning trading in Tokyo on the 2nd stood at ¥68,326.72, finishing ¥630.00 below the previous day's closing price. Only its movement as a representative market indicator was reported.
Estimated volume was reported at 1.115 billion shares, presented as an indicator supporting the morning's trading activity.
The article was published as a Jiji Press report, with coverage by Excite News cited as corroborating reporting.