Nikkei Index Plummets Over 6% Following Friday Market Open

Japan's Nikkei stock benchmark experienced a sharp decline, dropping more than 6% immediately after the opening bell on Friday as market volatility intensifies.

Editorial Desk

November 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Tokyo, Japan — Japan’s primary stock market index saw a significant downturn on Friday as trading began the day.

The Nikkei benchmark experienced a fall of more than 6% shortly after the market opened.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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