(CNA, Tokyo, 8th, Comprehensive External Report) Following strong U.S. employment data that led to expectations the Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep interest rates higher for longer, technology stocks fell in response. With the market continuing to monitor developments in the Middle East, Tokyo's stock market closed lower today, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 index ultimately plummeting by more than 2,500 points.

The Nikkei 225 benchmark index plunged 2563.52 points, or 3.85%, to close at 64024.60.

The broader Topix index closed down 96.71 points, or 2.45%, at 3852.38.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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