Japan Nikkei Index Closes Down 0.50%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 3rd, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 27,641.83, down 0.50% (139.19 points) from the previous day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,931.14, down 0.46% (8.91 points).