The Nikkei 225 was sharply lower in early trading, standing around ¥1,980 below the previous day's level. As of 9:15 a.m., the Nikkei 225 was ¥65,480.15 and TOPIX was 4,030.65, with both lower than the previous day.
As of 9:15 a.m., the Nikkei 225 stood at ¥65,480.15, down ¥1,980.58 from the previous day.
Meanwhile, TOPIX was 4,030.65, down 109.57 from the previous day.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange trading update was a flash report updated at 9:07 a.m. on 8/19 (Wed.), showing the Tokyo market trading with a decline of around ¥1,980.