The Nikkei fell for the first time in three sessions, closing at ¥65,269.33. Rapid yen appreciation dampened investor sentiment, while attention also focused on developments in the US stock market.
The Nikkei fell for the first time in three sessions, ending down ¥1,130.51 from the previous trading day at ¥65,269.33.
The rapid appreciation of the yen prompted investors to become more reluctant to buy, while growing caution over US stock market trends also affected market sentiment.