Nikkei Index Closes Down 0.98%

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] On the 23rd, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan closed at 23,795.44, down 0.98% (235.91 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended trading at 1,730.50, down 0.78% (13.63 points).