Nikkei Index Closes Down 1.87%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 21st, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 28,708.58, down 1.87% (546.97 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 2,000.81, down 1.32% (26.86 points).