At the morning close in Tokyo, the Nikkei Average was down 0.86% at ¥70,074.13, a decline of ¥609.85. Profit-taking selling dominated, and TOPIX also remained lower.
At the morning close in Tokyo, the Nikkei Average stood at ¥70,074.13, down ¥609.85 from the previous day. Selling emerged first in the morning session, and the Nikkei Average fell.
Profit-taking selling was said to be dominant, with reports suggesting that trading in the morning session had tilted lower. Major stock indexes consequently softened.
TOPIX also fell on the day, with the broader equity market reported to be undergoing a correction.