The Nikkei Stock Average opened down ¥351.81 from the previous weekend at ¥63,659.53. The Dow closed up $509.19 at $52,573.29, while dollar-yen is around ¥153.50.
The Nikkei Stock Average opened the morning session down ¥351.81 from the previous weekend at ¥63,659.53. The Dow is up $509.19 at $52,573.29, indicating activity in the Japanese market.
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market, dollar-yen was trading around ¥153.50 as of 9:06 a.m.
Market developments for the day are being reported mainly in terms of the Nikkei Average's opening level, movements in major overseas markets and foreign exchange levels.