In the Tokyo stock market on the 4th, the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily dropped by more than 800 yen due to the increase in sell orders triggered by the news that the Ukrainian nuclear power plant was attacked by the Russian army.
The Ukrainian foreign minister reportedly revealed on the 4th that a nuclear power plant had been attacked by Russian troops and had a fire, and sell orders increased.
The Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 800 yen in some cases.
▽ Nikkei Stock Average, closing price on the 4th is 25,985.47 yen, which is 591.80 yen lower than the 3rd.
▽ Tokyo Stock Price Index = Topics fell 36.86 to 1844.94.
▽ The daily trading volume was 1,529.25 million shares.
"The outlook for the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine remains uncertain, and investors are increasingly avoiding risks," said a market source.