Nikkei Index Closes Down 0.93%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 17th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 29,018.33, down 0.93% (272.68 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,963.57, down 0.62% (12.29 points).