News about Nikkei 225

The Nikkei 225 opened October 19 at 404.78, down 2.1% from the previous close of 413.41 in the first minutes of Tokyo trading. The drop comes as the Bank of Japan has already signaled it cannot tolerate underlying inflation running above 2%, leaving limited room for policy to cushion a selloff. Yen-sensitive exporters, which are among the most widely held Japanese stocks by international funds, are expected to feel the impact first. The article notes that the Tokyo open can set the tone for the broader Asia session.