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The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 1.13 percent or 271.29 points to close at 23,669.49 while the broader Topix index was down 0.88 percent or 16.67 points at 1,884.56.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 1.13 percent or 271.29 points to close at 23,669.49 while the broader Topix index was down 0.88 percent or 16.67 points at 1,884.56.