Economy
Nikkei avg. 61,159.95, DN 1,921.91 points (11 am) Topix 3,856.90, DN 73.38 points.
Kyodo News reported that the Nikkei average stood at 61,159.95 by 11 a.m., down 1,921.91 points, while the Topix was at 3,856.90, down 73.38 points. The brief market update appeared alongside a separate item noting strong orders for Mitsubishi Motors' revived Pajero model.