Market Performance - The Tokyo stock market experienced significant declines on March 30, with the Nikkei 225 index falling for the third consecutive trading day, closing down by 2.79% [3] - The Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index dropped by 2.94%, influenced by multiple negative factors including ongoing tensions in the Middle East, rising international oil prices, and a decline in all three major U.S. stock indices on the previous trading day [3] - The Nikkei index saw a drop of over 2800 points at one point, with a peak decline exceeding 5%, but the losses narrowed as investor sentiment shifted to a wait-and-see approach [3] Closing Figures - At the close, the Nikkei index was down 1487.22 points, settling at 51885.85 points [3] - The Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index decreased by 107.35 points, ending at 3542.34 points [3] Sector Performance - Most of the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange experienced declines, with the securities and commodity futures trading, transportation machinery, and glass and ceramic products sectors showing the largest drops [3] - The only sector that saw a slight increase was the oil and coal products sector [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Tokyo stock market experienced a decline on November 4, with both major indices closing lower due to profit-taking by investors concerned about a potential short-term overheating of the market [1] Market Performance - The Nikkei 225 index closed down by 1.74%, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange Price Index fell by 0.65% [1] - The Nikkei index decreased by 914.14 points, ending at 51497.20 points; the Tokyo Stock Exchange index dropped by 21.69 points, closing at 3310.14 points [1] Sector Performance - Most of the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw declines, with the marine transportation, information and communication, and service sectors experiencing the largest drops [1] - Conversely, the airline transportation, glass and ceramic products, and petroleum and coal products sectors were among the top gainers [1]