The Nikkei continued to decline, ending the morning session on 29th at ¥65,307.00, down ¥570.62 from the previous day. Selling was prominent across the market, with stocks making large negative contributions standing out.
The Nikkei Stock Average ended morning trading on 29th at ¥65,307.00, down ¥570.62 from the previous day. The Nikkei continued to decline, with stocks making large negative contributions weighing on the market.
On the TSE Prime Market, 158 stocks rose, 1,358 fell and 28 were unchanged, indicating a high proportion of decliners.
SBG was the Nikkei's largest negative contributor, weighing on the index by ¥109.42. Advantest, Nexon, Ibiden and TDK followed. Tokyo Electron was the largest positive contributor, lifting the Nikkei by ¥103.58.
All 33 sectors declined. Oil and coal products recorded the largest decline, followed by securities and commodities, mining, iron and steel, electric power and gas, and warehousing and harbor transportation services.