The Nikkei average fell back in Tokyo trading on the 31st, closing at ¥66,311.93, down ¥93.63 from the previous weekend. Rising long-term interest rates weighed on the market as a whole.
The Nikkei Stock Average (225 issues) fell back on the 31st, closing at ¥66,311.93, down ¥93.63 from the previous weekend.
The Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) closed at 4,156.29, up 9.58 points, with trading volume at approximately 874.87 million shares. Market participants said rising long-term interest rates were weighing on the market.