In the Tokyo stock market on the 21st, concerns about the future of the economy spread due to the re-expansion of the new coronavirus infection, and the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 500 yen, resulting in a total depreciation.
With the sharp drop following the 20th, the combined decline for the two days exceeded 1000 yen.
The Tokyo market on the 21st is the future of the economy as the re-expansion of infection is considering issuing a state of emergency to Tokyo and Osaka, and the United States has significantly increased the number of recommendations for suspension of travel. As concerns about the market increased, sales orders swelled and the price fell overall.
▽ The closing price of the Nikkei Stock Average on the 21st was 28,508.55 yen, which is 591.83 yen lower than the 20th, falling below 29,000 yen for the first time in about a month.
The amount of decline combined with the 20th was 1100 yen.
In addition,
▽ Tokyo Stock Price Index = topics fell 38.07 to 1888.18.
▽ The daily trading volume was 1,262,320,000 shares.
Market officials said, "We have received a series of sell orders from the service industry, etc. due to concerns that economic activities will be further restricted if a state of emergency is declared. Furthermore, the appreciation of the yen will lead to a deterioration in export-related business performance. Since then, sales orders have expanded to automobiles and steel. "
Chairman of the Japan Securities Dealers Association "Concerned about stagnant economic activity"
Shigeharu Suzuki, chairman of the Japan Securities Dealers Association, said at a press conference that the stock price had fallen sharply. However, the recovery of the global economy driven by the United States is still strong. If vaccination goes smoothly in Japan, stock prices will rise. "
The people of Tokyo
We spoke in front of a securities company in Yaesu, Tokyo, about the sharp drop in the Nikkei Stock Average.
A male college student in his twenties said, "I have some stocks, but when I confirmed it today, the amount that had risen so far has decreased. Recently, it has entered a downward trend and is being pulled by the topic of the state of emergency. I feel it. "
A man in his 70s said, "I think the stock price has risen too much. I think it's because of the uncertainties surrounding the corona."
On the other hand, a self-employed man in his 50s said, "When the influence of Corona began to appear, the Nikkei Stock Average fell to about 16,000 yen, but then ran up to 30,000 yen. I think I entered. "