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Nikkei Index Falls After Reaching Historic High, Closes Lower Amid Volatility

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Published Apr 28, 2026 4:10 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 8:26 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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The Nikkei 225 index closed lower today after fluctuating, following profit-taking pressure after hitting a record high of 60,000 points yesterday.
Investors are also evaluating the latest monetary policy decision from the Bank of Japan, contributing to the market's volatility.

The Nikkei 225 index closed lower today after fluctuating, following profit-taking pressure after hitting a record high of 60,000 points yesterday. Investors are also evaluating the latest monetary policy decision from the Bank of Japan, contributing to the market's volatility.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 28, 2026

(Central News Agency, Tokyo, 28th, comprehensive foreign reports) After the Nikkei 225 index closed above the 60,000-point mark yesterday, setting a new historic high, profit-taking pressure emerged. Coupled with investors weighing the Bank of Japan's latest monetary policy decision, the Nikkei index closed lower today amidst volatility.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 619.90 points or 1.02%, closing at 59917.46 points.

The Topix index rose 36.91 points or 0.99%, closing at 3772.19 points. (Compiler: Liu Wen-yu) 1150428

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