Nikkei Index Closes Down 0.03%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 23rd, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 28,874.89, down 0.03% (9.24 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,949.14, down 0.53% (10.39 points).