Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index ended lower, closing at 38,786.80 JPY, reflecting a decline of 279.66 points or 0.72%. The index faced selling pressure as investors reacted to broader market trends and global economic concerns.
Over the past five days, Nikkei has dropped 0.37%, while its one-month performance shows a decline of 2.74%. Despite the recent downturn, the index remains up 6.97% over the past year, though it has fallen 2.90% year-to-date.
The six-month performance, however, remains positive with a 9.96% gain, indicating longer-term resilience in Japan’s stock market.
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