On the 19th, the Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo fell sharply, briefly declining by more than ¥1,300 and dropping below ¥64,000 for the first time in about a month.
On Monday the 19th, the Nikkei Stock Average (225 issues) in Tokyo extended its decline, at one point falling by more than ¥1,300.
The move pushed the Nikkei below ¥64,000, to a level not seen for about a month.
The article reported the move based on information from Kyodo News.