The stock price of the Tokyo stock market on the 17th fell.
As the Nikkei Stock Average approached the 30,000 yen mark, sell orders to secure profits expanded.
▽ Nikkei Stock Average, closing price on the 17th is 29,688.33 yen, which is 119.79 yen lower than the 16th.
▽ Tokyo Stock Price Index = Topics fell 12.49 to 2038.34.
▽ The daily trading volume was 1,173.39 million shares.
Market officials said, "The yen depreciated in the foreign exchange market, and brands such as foods that are concerned about rising raw material prices were sold. The Nikkei Stock Average rose by about 700 yen in four business days until yesterday to 30,000 yen. As we are approaching the high level of the market, we have placed sell orders for a wide range of stocks in an attempt to secure profits. "