The market was broadly lower as of the afternoon session opening, with all sectors down in the sector-by-sector gainers and losers ranking. Nonferrous metals was the top decliner.
The Nikkei Average was shown at 64,325.64, down 1,889.70 points from the previous day, a decline of 2.85%. Related key market data also indicated a downward trend.
All 33 TSE sector trends were lower, with nonferrous metals recording the steepest decline among the sectors. The market was showing signs of weakening overall sentiment.
The article summarizes movements in the Nikkei Average and sector-by-sector gains and losses as market news from Kabutan. It also includes information about Kabutan Premium and links to other sections, but the facts covered in the article center on the overall market decline and nonferrous metals being the top decliner.