As of 11:00, the Nikkei 225 stood at ¥64,285.91, down ¥1,929.43 from the previous day, with most Nikkei constituent stocks declining. SBG made the largest negative contribution, dragging the Nikkei 225 down by 263.89 points.
At 11:00 on the 2nd, the Tokyo market was broadly lower, with the Nikkei 225 suffering a sharp decline and decliners far outnumbering advancers. The Nikkei 225 stood at ¥64,285.91, down ¥1,929.43 year on year, or 2.91%.
SBG made the largest negative contribution to the Nikkei 225's decline, dragging the index down by 263.89 points on its own. Advantest, Tokyo Electron, TDK and Recruit also contributed to the decline.
Shionogi made the largest positive contribution, lifting the Nikkei 225 by 2.72 points. Daiichi Sankyo, Sumitomo Pharma, Seven & i and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines also provided modest boosts.
All 33 sectors declined. Nonferrous metals posted the steepest decline, followed by glass and ceramics, electric appliances, transportation equipment, services and machinery.