Reported about 16 hours ago
Japanese stocks fell sharply as the Topix index entered a technical correction, driven by fears over US tariffs and a flight to safer assets. The Nikkei 225 index dropped significantly, fueled by concerns over reduced profit margins for banks and a decreased likelihood of interest rate hikes from the Bank of Japan. Meanwhile, government bonds rallied as investors sought refuge, indicating growing uncertainty regarding Japan's economic outlook.
Source: YAHOO