The Nikkei 225 edged lower at the opening of the Tokyo stock market. Selling to adjust positions prevailed as many investors waited to assess the results of the U.S. midterm elections.
The Nikkei 225 opened slightly lower at ¥62,973.16, down ¥108.70 from the previous day.
Many investors were waiting to assess the results of the U.S. midterm elections, for which vote counting began this morning, and selling to adjust positions is slightly prevailing.
Market participants are expected to continue watching the vote count and assessing the outlook while maintaining a cautious stance.