The Nikkei index, which tracks the share price performance of Japan’s 225 leading companies, fell 259.61 points to 24961.80 points. The last time the index fell below the 25,000-point mark was in November 2020.
The main decline was seen in shares of air transport, transport equipment manufacturing, textile and clothing companies.
Growth leaders: Mitsubishi Materials Corp (+8.12%), Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd (+6.84%) and Inpex Corp (+6.81%)
Decline leaders: Hino Motors (-16.76%) and Japan Steel Works (-10.37%).
source: asia.nikkei.com
