Tokyo Stock Exchange begins trading under the banner of caution, in the wake of the correction of US stock indices. Nikkei reference list recorded a slightly negative change of 0.18% at 40,339.91, and a loss of 74 points.
On the foreign exchange market, the yen is still weak against the dollar at 151.30, and is also losing ground against the euro, to a level just above 164.30. The Tokyo Stock Exchange is open for trading from 9am to 11am.