Japan Nikkei Index Closes Down 0.72%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jaehee] On the 19th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 30,017.92, down 0.72% (218.17 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,928.95, down 0.67% (12.96 points).