The Nikkei Average closed at ¥65,142.78, down ¥126.55 from the previous day, as the Tokyo market ended slightly weaker. The dollar was trading in the upper ¥153 range against the yen at the time of release.
The Nikkei Stock Average closed at ¥65,142.78, down ¥126.55 from the previous day.
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market, the dollar was trading around ¥153.16 against the yen as of 15:00.
The news was released at 15:31.