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Published Apr 17, 2026 3:54 PM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 11:32 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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The Japanese stock market closed lower today as investors closely watched progress in US-Iran negotiations and the outlook for the ceasefire agreement.
The Nikkei 225 index fell 1.75% to close at 58475.90.

The Japanese stock market closed lower today as investors closely watched progress in US-Iran negotiations and the outlook for the ceasefire agreement. The Nikkei 225 index fell 1.75% to close at 58475.90.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 17, 2026

(CNA Tokyo, April 17) The Japanese stock market closed lower today as investors focused on signs of further negotiations between the United States and Iran, and whether the ceasefire agreement would be extended after its expiration next week.

The Nikkei 225 index, the benchmark for Japanese stocks, fell 1042.44 points, or 1.75%, to close at 58475.90 points.

The TOPIX fell 53.65 points, or 1.41%, to close at 3760.81 points. (Compiled by: Lu Ying-tzu) 1150417

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FAQ

Why did the Japanese stock market close lower today according to the article?

Investors were focused on signs of further negotiations between the United States and Iran, and whether the ceasefire agreement would be extended after its expiration next week.

By how many points and what percentage did the Nikkei 225 index fall today?

The Nikkei 225 index fell 1042.44 points, or 1.75%, to close at 58475.90 points.

What was the closing point and percentage decline for the TOPIX index today?

The TOPIX fell 53.65 points, or 1.41%, to close at 3760.81 points.

Who is credited with compiling this news article about the Japanese stock market?

The news article was compiled by Lu Ying-tzu, according to the text.

Where and when was this news report compiled according to the text?

The news report was compiled in CNA Tokyo on April 17, according to the article.

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