Asian markets: Nikkei ends at 39,164.54 JPY, slipping 0.27% amid market caution

The Nikkei 225 closed at 39,164.54 JPY, down 105.79 points (0.27%) on Tuesday, reflecting investor caution despite a relatively stable trading range. The index opened at 39,230.62 JPY, slightly lower than its previous close of 39,270.33 JPY, and fluctuated between 38,994.70 JPY and 39,298.05 JPY throughout the session.

Over the past five days, the Nikkei has seen a marginal decline of 0.16%, while its one-month performance remains positive with a 1.27% gain. Over six months, the index has risen 2.32%, but on a year-to-date basis, it is down 1.95%. In the past year, the benchmark index has advanced 1.70%, reflecting resilience despite periodic market corrections.

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