Stock Price Drops Slightly 5 consecutive business days down July 17 17:18

On the 30th, the Tokyo stock market and stock prices dropped slightly, falling for the fifth consecutive business day.

The number of people infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo has reached the highest number per day so far, and investor concern has spread about the impact on economic activities.

The Nikkei Stock Average, closing price on the 30th is 22,339.23 sen, 57.88 yen lower than the closing price on the 29th.

TSE stock index = topics fell by 9.57 to 1539.47.

The daily turnover was 1,342 million shares.

The Nikkei Stock Average has now fallen for the fifth consecutive business day.

The number of new people infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo has been the highest so far, and since the announcement of financial results that began in earnest this week has continued to show companies with severe business outlook There has been an increase in the number of people selling and fixing profits.

A market official said, "Investors are cautiously looking at the future of the economy and are trying to avoid risks. They are wary of how much the US GDP announced tonight, Japan time, will fall. "