Nikkei Index Closes Down 1.63%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jaehee] On the 29th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 28,283.92, down 1.63% (467.70 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,948.48, down 1.84% (36.50 points).