The Nikkei 225 was trading approximately ¥1,830 lower than the previous day on the morning of the 29th. Fujitsu, IBIDEN and Lasertec were among the biggest decliners by percentage. The exchange rate was in the upper ¥157 range per U.S. dollar, with selling intensified by the decline in U.S. equities.
On the morning of the 29th, the Nikkei 225 was trading around ¥62,830, approximately ¥1,830 lower than the previous day. Selling prevailed from the opening following the decline in U.S. equities, and the index fell to an intraday low of ¥62,711.42 at 10:53 a.m. local time. The exchange rate was in the ¥157.30 range per U.S. dollar, with the yen strengthening. Movements in after-hours trading in Europe and the United States were gradually affecting the Japanese market. As a result, price movements among the Nikkei 225 constituents were also weak.
Among the Nikkei 225 constituents, Fujitsu, IBIDEN, Lasertec, Murata Manufacturing and Kioxia were among the biggest decliners by percentage. Meanwhile, Konami Group, OLC, ANA Holdings, Nippon Yusen and Capcom were among the biggest gainers. Market participants are also watching sector movements linked to individual stock performance.