The Japanese stock market ended lower on Monday, with the Nikkei 225 falling by 1.65% due to losses across the Shipbuilding, Precision Instruments, and Communication sectors.

Best and Worst Performers

Top Gainers

• Ebara Corp. (TYO:6361) rose by 5.71%, closing at ¥2,601.
• Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (TYO:5801) saw a jump of 5.40%, reaching a five-year high at ¥7,046.
• Suzuki Motor Corp. (TYO:7269) increased by 5.17%, closing at ¥1,882.5.

Biggest Decliners

• DeNA Co., Ltd. (TYO:2432) dropped by 7.75% to ¥2,892.
• IHI Corp. (TYO:7013) fell by 5.48% to ¥8,801.
• Sapporo Holdings Ltd. (TYO:2501) decreased by 5.15% to ¥7,890.

Market Sentiment

• Declines outnumbered gains with 2,119 losing stocks versus 1,576 advancing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
• The Nikkei Volatility Index increased by 4.76%, reaching 21.79, indicating heightened investor concern.

Conclusion

The decline of the Nikkei 225 highlights significant sector weaknesses affecting the broader market. With ongoing volatility, vigilance in monitoring economic factors and sector trends remains vital for investors.