The Nikkei average declined for the first time in 4 days, closing at ¥63,290. It fell by more than ¥1,369 from the previous day, with selling pressure intensifying toward the end of the session.
The Nikkei average declined for the first time in 4 days today, ending trading at ¥63,290. It fell ¥1,369 from the previous day.
Selling continued in response to trends in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and overseas markets, and downward pressure on Japan's equity market is believed to have intensified. The closing price represented a decline of approximately 2.1%.