东京股市明显回落

Market Performance - The Tokyo stock market experienced a significant decline on August 14, with the Nikkei 225 index falling by 1.45% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index decreasing by 1.10% [1] - After two days of gains, profit-taking by investors dominated the market, leading to a slight opening decline [1] - The Nikkei index closed down by 625.41 points at 42649.26 points, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index fell by 33.96 points to 3057.95 points [1] Sector Analysis - Most of the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw declines, with machinery, wholesale, and transportation machinery sectors experiencing the largest drops [1] - Conversely, sectors such as banking, electric and gas utilities, and information and communication showed gains [1] Currency Impact - The Japanese yen appreciated against the US dollar in the foreign exchange market, which contributed to the sell-off of export-related stocks, including those of Toyota and other automotive companies [1]