In the Tokyo stock market on 6 November, the Nikkei 225 fell below the ¥60,000 range, reaching its lowest level in about five and a half months. In US markets, the Dow was reported to have fallen more than $1,500 at one point.
In the Tokyo market on 6 November, the Nikkei 225 fell below ¥60,000, reaching a level not seen since 20 May and its lowest in approximately five and a half months. Losses widened as trading progressed, and a period of sharp declines was reported at one point.
The Nikkei 225 was said to have been affected by developments in US equity markets, with the Dow falling more than $1,500 at one point. The movements in the Japanese and US markets were reported as being linked.
The Ministry of Finance is considering a policy to expand the options available for Japanese government bonds for individual investors. Specific proposals include compound-interest bonds and 20-year bonds, with expanding investor choice identified as an issue.