The Nikkei Stock Average declined for the first time in 3 months on a monthly basis, with the month-end closing price remaining at a level not seen since April this year. Trading for October ended at the weekend, confirming a monthly decline.
The Nikkei Stock Average declined for the first time in 3 months in October. Looking at movements during the month, there were no signs of a rebound, and trading ended with the downtrend continuing.
The month-end closing price was at a level not seen since April this year, with the monthly decline affecting that level.