Nikkei Index Experiences Early Decline, Slight Recovery by Midday

The Nikkei Index saw a significant drop in early trading, falling nearly 1,330 points to reach a new low for the year at 50,558 points. According to RTHK, the index managed to recover some losses as it approached midday, experiencing a slight rebound. By the half-day mark, the index stood at 51,820 points, reflecting a decrease of 65 points or 0.13%. Edited by Song Jialiang.