Nikkei Index Closes Down 1.97%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jaehee] On the 20th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 29,100.38, down 1.97% (584.99 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index closed at 1,926.25, down 1.55% (30.31 points).