Key Facts
• June 23: Nikkei 225 closed at 38,354.09, down 49.14 points (-0.13%).
• Morning session: Dropped 376.91 points to 38,026.32 due to U.S. attack on Iran.
• Afternoon session: Recovered partially as yen weakened against the dollar.
• TOPIX closed at 2,761.18, down 10.08 points (-0.36%).
• Prime Market Index fell 0.36% to 1,420.94; trading volume reached ¥3.83 trillion.
• 12 out of 33 sectors rose, including mining, precision instruments, and food.
• 21 sectors declined, led by electricity, gas, steel, and non-ferrous metals.
• Toyota, Tokyo Electron, and Advantest shares weakened; Fast Retailing and INPEX rose.
• Growth 250 Index increased 0.04% to 751.02 points.
• Market sentiment cautious over potential Hormuz Strait blockade and rising oil prices.
Summary
The Nikkei 225 fell for the third consecutive day, closing at 38,354.09, down 49.14 points, as markets reacted to the U.S. attack on an Iranian nuclear facility. The index initially dropped sharply in the morning but recovered partially in the afternoon, supported by a weaker yen. TOPIX also declined by 0.36%, while the Prime Market Index saw similar losses. Concerns over rising oil prices due to potential Middle East tensions weighed on investor sentiment. Despite this, sectors like mining and food saw gains, while electricity and steel sectors declined. Key stocks such as Toyota and Tokyo Electron weakened, while Fast Retailing and INPEX performed well. Trading volume on the Prime Market reached ¥3.83 trillion, reflecting cautious market activity.
