As of 11:00, the Nikkei 225 stood at ¥61,059.47, down approximately ¥2,022.39 from the previous day. The index was pushed sharply lower, largely by Advantest's contribution, and decliners outnumbered advancers among its constituent stocks.
As of 11:00 on the 4th, the Nikkei 225 stood at ¥61,059.47, down ¥2,022.39 from the previous day, while decliners on the TSE Prime Market significantly outnumbered advancers. The largest negative contribution to the Nikkei 225 was ¥666.66, with Advantest ranking first. It was followed by Tokyo Electron, SBG, Kioxia and Kyocera among the largest negative contributors. Fast Retailing made the largest positive contribution, lifting the index by ¥114.89.
By sector, 8 of 33 sectors rose. Air transportation led the gains, followed by land transportation, real estate and other products. Nonferrous metals, oil and coal products, and mining were among the biggest decliners.