On the 16th, the stock price fell as a sell order spread among investors in the Tokyo stock market to secure profits.

▽ Nikkei Stock Average, closing price on the 16th is 188.37 yen lower than the 15th, 33.323.34 yen.



▽ Tokyo Stock Price Index = Topics fell 6.23 to 2090.16.



▽ Daily trading volume was 1,261.5 million shares.



Market officials said, "The Nikkei Stock Average has risen to the highest level in 31 years, and the stock price has continued to rise recently, so there are more sell orders to secure profits. Also, Asia such as Shanghai, China and Hong Kong. The decline in stock prices was also noticeable in the major markets of the market, and many investors refrained from aggressive buying orders. "