The Nikkei Stock Average fell more than ¥1,100 on the Tokyo stock market on the 18th against a backdrop of rising crude oil futures prices. The morning close was ¥68,098.54, down ¥1,121.71 from the previous day.
The Nikkei Stock Average fell sharply on the Tokyo stock market on the 18th against a backdrop of rising crude oil futures prices.
The Nikkei Stock Average ended morning trading at ¥68,098.54, down ¥1,121.71 from the previous day's close.
The decline is believed to have been influenced by market trading trends in response to movements in crude oil prices.