The Nikkei 225 closed ¥648.27 lower at ¥70,035.71, with news and commentary on the close of trading in the Tokyo market reported together.
The Nikkei 225 closed at ¥70,035.71 today, down ¥648.27, ending the day's trading.
Selling on concerns over overheating was a focus in the market, with the Nikkei 225 falling despite the Nasdaq trading near its highs. Supply-and-demand factors were cited as the backdrop.
Restaurant-related stocks were among the notable individual movers, with attention focused on the situation in which rising costs are directly leading to price increases. Some market views suggest that the impact on consumption could weigh on the outlook ahead.
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