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The benchmark Nikkei 225 index edged down 0.02 percent, or 4.08 points, to 21,563.44 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was down 0.06 percent, or 1.07 points, at 1,718.23.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index edged down 0.02 percent, or 4.08 points, to 21,563.44 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was down 0.06 percent, or 1.07 points, at 1,718.23.