The Nikkei Stock Average stood at ¥62,972.02 at the opening of the morning session, down ¥318.09 from the previous weekend. The Dow closed down $572.25, while dollar-yen traded around ¥157.70.
The Nikkei Stock Average opened the morning session at ¥62,972.02, down ¥318.09 from the previous weekend.
The Dow Average closed down $572.25 at 51,770.31, with movements in US equities affecting the Japanese market.
In the Tokyo foreign-exchange market, dollar-yen traded around ¥157.70.
The day's market is unfolding against the backdrop of developments in the US market and currency fluctuations, with participants expected to continue assessing the outlook.