Japan Nikkei Index Closes Down 2.49%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 13th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 27,448.01, down 2.49% (699.50 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index closed at 1,849.04, down 1.54% (28.91 points).