The Nikkei Stock Average stood at ¥64,819.56 at the open, down ¥504.73 from the previous weekend. The Dow closed at 52,002.41, down $175.28, while dollar-yen was trading mostly around ¥157.77.
The Nikkei Stock Average began the morning session at ¥64,819.56, down ¥504.73 from the previous weekend. The article focuses on this level and the market's movement at the open.
The Dow Average closed at 52,002.41, down $175.28 from the previous day, indicating that developments in the US equity market were affecting the Nikkei.
Dollar-yen in the Tokyo market was reported to be around ¥157.77 as of 9:04 a.m., and the article explains that foreign-exchange movements were also affecting the Nikkei's direction.
Based on information from Fisco, the article highlights the major indicators at the open and the current state of foreign exchange.