Nikkei Index Closes Down 1.63%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jaehee] On the 30th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 27,821.76, down 1.63% (462.16 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,928.35, down 1.03% (20.13 points).