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The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.13 percent, or 30.35 points, to 22,837.65 in early trade while the broader Topix index was up 0.04 percent or 0.78 points, at 1,815.96.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.13 percent, or 30.35 points, to 22,837.65 in early trade while the broader Topix index was up 0.04 percent or 0.78 points, at 1,815.96.