Japanese Stocks Fall as Market Eyes US-Iran Talks Progress
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.
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(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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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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