As of 1:50 p.m., the Nikkei Average was down ¥1,362, with the widening decline in South Korea's KOSPI weighing on the Tokyo market. The 3 stocks making the largest negative contributions were Advantest, 東エレク and SoftBank Group.
As of 1:50 p.m., the Nikkei Average was down ¥1,362. Market reports said that overall downward pressure in the Tokyo market was intensifying.
Advantest, 東エレク and SoftBank Group were reported to be among the largest negative contributors to the Nikkei Average.
Meanwhile, South Korea's KOSPI had extended its decline, which was said to be affecting trading in the Tokyo market.