The Nikkei Stock Average fell ¥794 from the previous day, while reluctance to make aggressive purchases weighed on the market. Market movements were reported with a focus on the performance of major indexes.
The Nikkei Average ended trading at 61,139.46, down 1,049.17 points, or 1.69%, from the previous day. The trend in U.S. markets and a mood of holding back on purchases were reportedly factors.
The U.S. dollar-yen rate was 157.91, the NY Dow closed at 53,356.12, up 1,569.40, and the Shanghai Composite stood at 3,686.17, up 78.07.